Postcode BL9 0LU is located in a major urban area, within the Moorside ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fernhill & Pimhole area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St John's Garden.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,177 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from BL9 0LU.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 0LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St John's Garden | Small | Walking directions to St John's Garden |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £417,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £327,500 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £225,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 56 | £162,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 9 | £123,500 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232,500 | £92,500 | £130,250 | £88,000 |
| 2017 | £228,750 | £97,000 | £148,500 | £114,500 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £94,000 | £158,500 | £110,000 |
| 2019 | £243,500 | £90,000 | £165,000 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £247,500 | £80,000 | £176,250 | £114,000 |
| 2021 | £256,500 | £106,000 | £190,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £116,250 | £215,000 | £137,500 |
| 2023 | £273,500 | £131,000 | £200,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £123,250 | £220,000 | £150,500 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £123,500 | £225,000 | £164,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £124,625 | £215,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £125 | £163 | £102 |
| 2017 | £155 | £150 | £163 | £110 |
| 2018 | £222 | £160 | £166 | £121 |
| 2019 | £236 | £135 | £199 | £125 |
| 2020 | £231 | £147 | £179 | £128 |
| 2021 | £248 | £163 | £212 | £142 |
| 2022 | £293 | £192 | £208 | £151 |
| 2023 | £285 | £201 | £223 | £176 |
| 2024 | £306 | £191 | £248 | £167 |
| 2025 | £319 | £178 | £240 | £186 |
| 2026 | £201 | £205 | £237 | £166 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 0LU.
In the BL9 0LU postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 0LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Peel Way, Bury, BL9 5BY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Backparsons Lane, Bury, BL9 0LY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bury, BL8 1DE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Bambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Bury Convenience Store | Back Market Street, Bury, BL9 0DA | Walking directions to Bury Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL9 0LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sandra Walmsley
Moorside - Elected 18 Jun 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL9 0LU records about 230 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BL9 0LU in Fernhill & Pimhole is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL9 0LU, including St John with St Mark CofE Primary School (Good), Woodbank Primary School and Bury Grammar Schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL9 0LU is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 987 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 0LU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,177 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 0LU is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Walmsley (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.