Postcode insights

BL9 6QL

Waterfield Close

Moorside

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Detailed insights for BL9 6QL

Overview

Postcode BL9 6QL is located in a major urban area, within the Moorside ward 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 nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 4.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
68.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Walmersley & Limefield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walmersley & Limefield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.6%

Approximately 68.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from BL9 6QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Walmersley & Limefield near BL9 6QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
185
Population density
7,740.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.4(+73%)
Public order
11.12(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.2(-54%)
Burglary
7.61(+37%)
Vehicle crime
7.03(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
85.48%
Other White
6
3.23%
African
5
2.69%
Pakistani
4
2.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
2.15%
Total population: 186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
44
28.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
18.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
25
16.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
59.05%
Owns outright
13
12.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.43%
Other social rented
10
9.52%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.67%
Total households: 105

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 6QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 6QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 20254, Waterfield Close, Bury, BL9 6QLFlatsLeasehold£100,000
23 Jul 202518, Waterfield Close, Bury, BL9 6QLTerracedFreehold£155,000
11 Jul 202542, Threshfield Close, Bury, BL9 6QJTerracedFreehold£210,000
21 Nov 202535, Wheatfield Close, Bury, BL9 6XDSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
27 Jan 202610, Spruce Crescent, Bury, BL9 6QWDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the BL9 6QL postcode area, located within Walmersley & Limefield, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 6QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySpringside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChesham Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.8 miPrimarySt John with St Mark CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 6QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 6QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily295 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6QL, 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)Walmersley & LimefieldE02001022
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 004BE01004977
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 6QL

Is BL9 6QL (Walmersley & Limefield) safe?

The area around BL9 6QL 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near BL9 6QL?

The median sale price around BL9 6QL in Walmersley & Limefield is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 6QL?

There are 4 schools close to BL9 6QL, including Springside Primary School, Chesham Primary Academy and St John with St Mark CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL9 6QL?

BL9 6QL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 6QL (Walmersley & Limefield) in Parliament and on the local council?

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