Postcode BL9 6QB is located in a major urban area, within the Moorside area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Walmersley & Limefield area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.8 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 Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year. The median sale price in Moorside is £179,000 (around £197 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £223,500. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 4.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Walmersley & Limefield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,450 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Walmersley & Limefield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from BL9 6QB.
Walmersley & Limefield near BL9 6QB 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 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £417,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £327,500 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £225,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 66 | £162,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 9 | £122,250 | £178 |
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 | £164,500 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £122,250 | £226,250 | £160,000 |
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 | £187 |
| 2026 | £201 | £178 | £250 | £170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 6QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 63, Fairlands Road, Bury, BL9 6QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 60, Fairlands Road, Bury, BL9 6QB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 42, Fairlands Road, Bury, BL9 6QB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £186,200 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 46, Fairlands Road, Bury, BL9 6QB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 4, Sycamore Drive, Bury, BL9 6TQ | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the BL9 6QB postcode area, located within Walmersley & Limefield, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Chesham Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2023. | |
Chesham Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Mar 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Springside Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Springside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | St John with St Mark CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2016. | |
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2016
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL9 6QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 295 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL9 6QB, 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 6QB records about 105 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL9 6QB in Moorside is £179,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BL9 6QB, including Chesham Primary Academy (Inadequate), Springside Primary School (Good) and St John with St Mark CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL9 6QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,450 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 6QB is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Walmsley (Labour Party).