Postcode insights

BL9 5DS

Hornby Street

Moorside

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Detailed insights for BL9 5DS

Overview

Postcode BL9 5DS is located in a major urban area, within the Moorside ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Walmersley & Limefield area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Clarence Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Walmersley & Limefield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Walmersley & Limefield has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

Approximately 26.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from BL9 5DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Walmersley & Limefield near BL9 5DS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 5DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 5DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miClarence ParkLargeWalking directions to Clarence Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
3,657.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.31(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.77(+20%)
Public order
7.54(-26%)
Burglary
7(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
59.83%
Pakistani
104
29.63%
Other White
11
3.13%
Other
9
2.56%
Roma
6
1.71%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
36.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
29.23%
Social rents from council
32
24.62%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.46%
Other social rented
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

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 5DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 5DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2025292, Hornby Street, Bury, BL9 5DSTerracedLeasehold£164,000
30 Apr 202623, Argyle Street, Bury, BL9 5DXTerracedLeasehold£145,000
14 Nov 202518, Argyle Street, Bury, BL9 5DXTerracedLeasehold£150,000
28 Feb 20251, Argyle Street, Bury, BL9 5DXTerracedLeasehold£170,000
23 Feb 202616, Clifton Street, Bury, BL9 5DYTerracedLeasehold£182,500

Schools

In the BL9 5DS postcode area, located within Walmersley & Limefield, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChesham Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

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

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 5DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 5DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily295 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miTescoPeel Way, Bury, BL9 5BYWalking directions to Tesco

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 5DS, 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)Walmersley & LimefieldE02001022
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 004CE01004978
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 5DS

Is BL9 5DS (Walmersley & Limefield) safe?

The area around BL9 5DS records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near BL9 5DS?

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

What schools are near BL9 5DS?

There are 12 schools close to BL9 5DS, 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 5DS?

The closest station to BL9 5DS is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,488 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 5DS?

BL9 5DS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,027 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 5DS (Walmersley & Limefield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 5DS 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.