Postcode insights

BL9 6AG

Bridge Street

Moorside

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Detailed insights for BL9 6AG

Overview

Postcode BL9 6AG is located in a major urban area, within the Moorside ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield & Jericho area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hoyles Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
62.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Fairfield & Jericho has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fairfield & Jericho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.3%

Approximately 62.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from BL9 6AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairfield & Jericho near BL9 6AG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 6AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 6AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHoyles ParkMediumWalking directions to Hoyles Park
0.3 miSt John's GardenSmallWalking directions to St John's Garden

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
1,538.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.3(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.41(+69%)
Public order
15.2(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.95(+44%)
Burglary
11.82(+113%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
65.59%
Pakistani
43
15.41%
African
24
8.6%
Other White
7
2.51%
Chinese
6
2.15%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
45.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
12.55%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.04%
Other social rented
14
12.28%
Owns outright
9
7.89%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.89%
Total households: 114

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 6AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 6AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Kay Buildings, Kay Street, Bury, BL9 6BQOtherFreehold£1,000,000
16 Mar 202634, Bridge Street, Bury, BL9 6HHOtherFreehold£850,000
06 Jun 20258, Potter Street, Bury, BL9 6BRTerracedLeasehold£121,000
27 Mar 20264, Brick Street, Bury, BL9 6AYTerracedFreehold£165,000
25 Nov 20252, St Pauls Street, Bury, BL9 6BETerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the BL9 6AG postcode area, located within Fairfield & Jericho, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 6AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBury Secondary PRU Spring Lane SchoolPupil referral unit

Requires improvement

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

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 6AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 6AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsBambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAldiBell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIcelandRochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BAWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTescoPeel Way, Bury, BL9 5BYWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miBest-oneHuntley Court, Bury, BL9 6JDWalking directions to Best-one

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 6AG, 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)Fairfield & JerichoE02001025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 007CE01004956
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 6AG

Is BL9 6AG (Fairfield & Jericho) safe?

The area around BL9 6AG records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BL9 6AG?

The median sale price around BL9 6AG in Fairfield & Jericho is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 6AG?

There are 15 schools close to BL9 6AG, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School (Requires improvement) 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 6AG?

The closest station to BL9 6AG is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,161 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 6AG?

BL9 6AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 6AG (Fairfield & Jericho) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 6AG 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.