Postcode BL9 5HG is located in a major urban area, within the Moorside area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Walmersley & Limefield area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year. The median sale price in Moorside is £179,000 (around £197 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £223,500. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 4.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burrs Country Park.
Walmersley & Limefield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,312 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Walmersley & Limefield has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.6% 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.
The average income per household in Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL9 5HG.
Walmersley & Limefield near BL9 5HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burrs Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Burrs Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Clarence Park | Large | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £417,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £327,500 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £225,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 66 | £162,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 9 | £122,250 | £178 |
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 | £164,500 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £122,250 | £226,250 | £160,000 |
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 | £187 |
| 2026 | £201 | £178 | £250 | £170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 5HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2025 | 53, Arley Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 9, Woodman Drive, Bury, BL9 5HQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 59, Woodman Drive, Bury, BL9 5HQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 7, Arley Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £272,500 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 5, Arley Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the BL9 5HG postcode area, located within Walmersley & Limefield, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL9 5HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 295 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL9 5HG, 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 5HG records about 74 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.
The median sale price around BL9 5HG in Moorside is £179,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL9 5HG, including Chesham Primary Academy, St John with St Mark CofE Primary School (Good) and Springside Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL9 5HG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,312 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 5HG is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Walmsley (Labour Party).