Postcode BL9 7BW is located in a major urban area, within the Bury East 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 Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hoyles 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 22.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from BL9 7BW.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 7BW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hoyles Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoyles Park |
| 0.3 mi | Openshaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Openshaw Park |
| 0.3 mi | St John's Garden | Small | Walking directions to St John's Garden |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Bury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £328,000 | £2,708 |
| Flats | 14 | £146,500 | £2,413 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £207,500 | £2,602 |
| Terraced | 42 | £147,500 | £2,014 |
10 year median price trend in Bury East
In the BL9 7BW postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 7BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Bambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Spring Street, Bury, BL9 0RN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7DF | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL9 7BW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.