Postcode BL9 6JZ 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 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hoyles Park.
Fairfield & Jericho has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 50 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Jericho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from BL9 6JZ.
Fairfield & Jericho near BL9 6JZ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 6JZ.
In the BL9 6JZ postcode area, located within Fairfield & Jericho, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 6JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aaron Grocers | 41 Craven Street, Bury, BL9 7PP | Walking directions to Aaron Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice Convenience Store | 83 Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7LP | Walking directions to Your Choice Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Huntley Court, Bury, BL9 6JD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7DF | Walking directions to Spar |
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 6JZ, 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 6JZ records about 147 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL9 6JZ in Fairfield & Jericho is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL9 6JZ, including Hoyle Nursery School (Outstanding), Cambian Chesham House School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL9 6JZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 50 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 6JZ 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.