Postcode BL9 5QS is located in a major urban area, within the North Manor area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Walmersley & Limefield area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 North Manor is £320,000 (around £312 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £256,500 and £430,000. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 4.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Burrs Country Park.
Walmersley & Limefield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,622 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Walmersley & Limefield has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from BL9 5QS.
Walmersley & Limefield near BL9 5QS 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 4.5 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 |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £312 per square foot) in North Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,500 up to £1,190,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £454,000 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £311,482 | £314 |
| Terraced | 26 | £271,323 | £279 |
| Flats | 10 | £198,500 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335,000 | £179,999 | £186,000 | £174,000 |
| 2017 | £293,500 | £155,000 | £207,498 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £341,500 | £180,000 | £228,500 | £186,000 |
| 2019 | £363,525 | £182,500 | £240,000 | £172,000 |
| 2020 | £337,500 | £163,500 | £295,000 | £191,250 |
| 2021 | £416,875 | £170,000 | £298,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £160,000 | £283,400 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £388,495 | £193,000 | £285,995 | £266,475 |
| 2024 | £370,000 | £215,000 | £289,000 | £242,500 |
| 2025 | £455,000 | £236,000 | £300,000 | £254,000 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | £197,000 | £317,500 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | £290 | £212 | £171 |
| 2017 | £251 | £209 | £205 | £178 |
| 2018 | £262 | £207 | £224 | £183 |
| 2019 | £274 | £194 | £229 | £198 |
| 2020 | £276 | £225 | £247 | £198 |
| 2021 | £315 | £208 | £284 | £225 |
| 2022 | £301 | £236 | £285 | £246 |
| 2023 | £327 | £294 | £292 | £271 |
| 2024 | £329 | £240 | £285 | £261 |
| 2025 | £351 | £330 | £320 | £272 |
| 2026 | £325 | £213 | £308 | £285 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 5QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 28, Burrs Lea Close, Bury, BL9 5HT | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 28, Southfield Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 21, Southfield Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 16, Southfield Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £206,240 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 9, Southfield Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HS | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the BL9 5QS postcode area, located within Walmersley & Limefield, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Anne Southworth
North Manor - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL9 5QS records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5QS in North Manor is £320,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BL9 5QS, including Springside Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Good) and Chesham Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL9 5QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,622 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 5QS is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Anne Southworth (Labour Party).