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BL9 5DE

Walmersley Road

Moorside

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Detailed insights for BL9 5DE

Overview

Postcode BL9 5DE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clarence Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
230
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BL9 5DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 5DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 5DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 5DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miClarence ParkLargeWalking directions to Clarence Park
0.5 miSt John's GardenSmallWalking directions to St John's Garden

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
10,991 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.95(+98%)
Public order
55.74(+450%)
Shoplifting
55.19(+855%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.64(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.39(+182%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
46.3%
Pakistani
128
35.07%
Other
15
4.11%
African
14
3.84%
Other White
11
3.01%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
34.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
22.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.04%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
44.52%
Other social rented
38
26.03%
Owns outright
18
12.33%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.96%
Social rents from council
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Moorside

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £225K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moorside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£327,500£224
Semi-Detached35£225,000£239
Terraced56£162,000£185
Flats9£123,500£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moorside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moorside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 5DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 5DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202512, Rake Street, Bury, BL9 5EHTerracedLeasehold£135,000
28 Apr 202522, Denton Street, Bury, BL9 5EJTerracedLeasehold£110,000
26 Mar 20265, Hanson Street, Bury, BL9 6LRTerracedLeasehold£175,000
18 Nov 202526, Hanson Street, Bury, BL9 6LRTerracedLeasehold£97,000
05 Sept 20254, Porter Street, Bury, BL9 5DZTerracedLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the BL9 5DE postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 5DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John with St Mark CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChesham Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 5DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 5DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoPeel Way, Bury, BL9 5BYWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miMorrisons Daily295 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miFarmfoodsBambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL9 5DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sandra Walmsley

Moorside - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardMoorsideE05014157
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fernhill & PimholeE02001026
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 008CE01004979
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 5DE

Is BL9 5DE (Fernhill & Pimhole) safe?

The area around BL9 5DE 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.

What is the average house price near BL9 5DE?

The median sale price around BL9 5DE in Fernhill & Pimhole is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 5DE?

There are 14 schools close to BL9 5DE, including St John with St Mark CofE Primary School (Good), Chesham Primary Academy and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 5DE?

The closest station to BL9 5DE is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,368 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 5DE?

BL9 5DE 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).

Who represents BL9 5DE (Fernhill & Pimhole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 5DE is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Walmsley (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.