Postcode BL9 5EQ 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 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Clarence Park.
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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL9 5EQ.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 5EQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clarence Park | Large | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 5EQ.
In the BL9 5EQ postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 5EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Peel Way, Bury, BL9 5BY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 295 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Backparsons Lane, Bury, BL9 0LY | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 5EQ, 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 5EQ 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 5EQ in Fernhill & Pimhole is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BL9 5EQ, 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.
The closest station to BL9 5EQ is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,328 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 5EQ 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 5EQ 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.