Postcode BL9 7AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Bury East area 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 404.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The median sale price in Bury East is £170,000 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,875 and £218,750. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Openshaw Park.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,704 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 404.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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 263 ft away from BL9 7AZ.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 7AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Openshaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Openshaw Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pyramid Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pyramid Park |
| 0.4 mi | Springs Community Green | Small | Walking directions to Springs Community Green |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Bury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £263,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £220,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 44 | £152,500 | £206 |
| Flats | 14 | £138,750 | £230 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,000 | £125,000 | £120,000 | £84,500 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £117,000 | £112,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £117,485 | £118,000 | £85,250 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £138,000 | £127,000 | £88,000 |
| 2020 | £361,500 | £130,750 | £136,000 | £97,750 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £115,000 | £152,500 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £148,000 | £156,500 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £333,500 | £130,000 | £155,000 | £136,600 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £140,000 | £180,000 | £139,000 |
| 2025 | £328,000 | £145,000 | £202,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £263,000 | £135,750 | £225,000 | £168,975 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £182 | £128 | £101 |
| 2017 | £171 | £179 | £152 | £99 |
| 2018 | £196 | £170 | £143 | £101 |
| 2019 | £216 | £200 | £152 | £114 |
| 2020 | £255 | £194 | £185 | £118 |
| 2021 | £210 | £178 | £208 | £145 |
| 2022 | £257 | £221 | £201 | £146 |
| 2023 | £244 | £227 | £202 | £157 |
| 2024 | £285 | £181 | £220 | £173 |
| 2025 | £266 | £214 | £224 | £187 |
| 2026 | £339 | £218 | £270 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 7AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | Gas Appliances, Foundry Street, Bury, BL9 7AZ | Other | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 23, South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 39, South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 53, South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £126,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 46, South Cross Street, Bury, BL9 0RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the BL9 7AZ postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL9 7AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Spring Street, Bury, BL9 0RN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Bambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Bury, BL9 0BH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Poundland | 40 Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0BX | Walking directions to Poundland |
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 7AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ayesha Arif
Bury East - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL9 7AZ records about 404 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around BL9 7AZ in Bury East is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL9 7AZ, including Holy Trinity Primary School (Good), St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Outstanding) and St Thomas Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL9 7AZ is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 547 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 7AZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,704 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 7AZ is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Arif (Labour Party).