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BL9 6LQ

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Overview

Postcode BL9 6LQ 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 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clarence 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 0 ft away from BL9 6LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 6LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 6LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClarence ParkLargeWalking directions to Clarence Park
0.2 miHoyles ParkMediumWalking directions to Hoyles Park

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 6LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 6LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20256, Norman Street, Bury, BL9 6JBTerracedLeasehold£114,000
20 Feb 202638, Massey Street, Bury, BL9 6BYTerracedFreehold£125,000
26 Jun 202563, Massey Street, Bury, BL9 6BYTerracedLeasehold£165,000
13 Mar 202671, Huntley Mount Road, Bury, BL9 6JATerracedLeasehold£120,000
05 Feb 2026103, Huntley Mount Road, Bury, BL9 6JATerracedLeasehold£138,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

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

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCambian Chesham House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 6LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 6LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-oneHuntley Court, Bury, BL9 6JDWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miAldiBell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miAaron Grocers41 Craven Street, Bury, BL9 7PPWalking directions to Aaron Grocers
0.4 miYour Choice Convenience Store83 Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7LPWalking directions to Your Choice Convenience Store
0.5 miFarmfoodsBambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 6LQ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 6LQ

Is BL9 6LQ (Fairfield & Jericho) safe?

The area around BL9 6LQ 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 6LQ?

The median sale price around BL9 6LQ 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 6LQ?

There are 13 schools close to BL9 6LQ, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School, St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Cambian Chesham House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 6LQ?

The closest station to BL9 6LQ is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,579 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 6LQ?

BL9 6LQ 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 6LQ (Fairfield & Jericho) in Parliament and on the local council?

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