Postcode BL9 5BY 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. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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, 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from BL9 5BY.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 5BY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St John's Garden | Small | Walking directions to St John's Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Library Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Library Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Kay Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kay Gardens |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,300 up to £417,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £327,500 | £2,408 |
| Flats | 11 | £123,500 | £1,915 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £225,000 | £2,575 |
| Terraced | 57 | £162,000 | £1,954 |
10 year median price trend in Moorside
In the BL9 5BY postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Peel Way, Bury, BL9 5BY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Backparsons Lane, Bury, BL9 0LY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Bury Convenience Store | Back Market Street, Bury, BL9 0DA | Walking directions to Bury Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Bambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Bury, BL9 0BH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 5BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sandra Walmsley
Moorside - Elected 18 Jun 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.