Postcode BL9 6EJ 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 Castleton (Manchester), about 4.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clarence Park.
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.
Fairfield & Jericho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL9 6EJ.
Fairfield & Jericho near BL9 6EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Clarence Park | Large | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hoyles Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoyles 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 6EJ.
In the BL9 6EJ postcode area, located within Fairfield & Jericho, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 6EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 295 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Huntley Court, Bury, BL9 6JD | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 6EJ, 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 6EJ 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.
The median sale price around BL9 6EJ in Fairfield & Jericho is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BL9 6EJ, including St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Chesham Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL9 6EJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 6EJ 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.