Postcode BL9 5AB 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Fernhill & Pimhole is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 4.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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.
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 of residents in Fernhill & Pimhole is £32,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from BL9 5AB.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 5AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St John's Garden | Small | Walking directions to St John's Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Kay Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kay Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Gallipoli Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gallipoli Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £124,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £232,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in Moorside
In the BL9 5AB postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Peel Way, Bury, BL9 5BY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Backparsons Lane, Bury, BL9 0LY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Bambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Bury Convenience Store | Back Market Street, Bury, BL9 0DA | Walking directions to Bury Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Spring Street, Bury, BL9 0RN | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.