Postcode BL9 6LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Moorside ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fernhill & Pimhole area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 4.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Clarence Park.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,891 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from BL9 6LJ.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 6LJ 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clarence Park | Large | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hoyles Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoyles Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £124,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £161,000 |
10 year median price trend in Moorside
In the BL9 6LJ postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Bambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.