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BL9 7DN

Myrtle Gardens

Bury East

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Detailed insights for BL9 7DN

Overview

Postcode BL9 7DN 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 113 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hoyles Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,070 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from BL9 7DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 7DN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 7DN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 7DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHoyles ParkMediumWalking directions to Hoyles Park
0.1 miOpenshaw ParkMediumWalking directions to Openshaw Park
0.5 miSt John's GardenSmallWalking directions to St John's Garden

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
10,619.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.6(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.14(+73%)
Public order
17.3(+71%)
Vehicle crime
14.99(+150%)
Burglary
9.8(+77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
48.98%
Pakistani
128
37.32%
Bangladeshi
12
3.5%
Other
11
3.21%
Other Asian
8
2.33%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
33.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
21.56%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
32.23%
Owns outright
33
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.7%
Social rents from council
15
12.4%
Other social rented
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Bury East

Median price: £170,000
Price per sq ft: £225
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £142K – £219K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bury East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£263,000£266
Semi-Detached25£220,000£244
Terraced44£152,500£206
Flats14£138,750£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bury East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bury East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 7DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 7DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 20268, Pine Street South, Bury, BL9 7BUTerracedLeasehold£65,000
19 Dec 20256, Pine Street South, Bury, BL9 7BUTerracedLeasehold£135,000
04 Nov 202582, Wash Lane, Bury, BL9 7DJTerracedLeasehold£140,000
23 Apr 20255, Holly Street, Bury, BL9 7BSTerracedLeasehold£63,000
26 Mar 20266, Elm Street, Bury, BL9 7DDTerracedLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the BL9 7DN postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 7DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBury Secondary PRU Spring Lane SchoolPupil referral unit

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimarySt Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryEast Ward Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL9 7DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 7DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparRochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7DFWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miIcelandRochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldiBell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miFarmfoodsBambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miAaron Grocers41 Craven Street, Bury, BL9 7PPWalking directions to Aaron Grocers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district.

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,271
Band D£2,555
Band E£3,123
Band F£3,691
Band G£4,259
Band H£5,110

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 7DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ayesha Arif

Bury East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardBury EastE05014153
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fernhill & PimholeE02001026
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 008BE01004959
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 7DN

Is BL9 7DN (Fernhill & Pimhole) safe?

The area around BL9 7DN records about 113 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BL9 7DN?

The median sale price around BL9 7DN in Bury East is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 7DN?

There are 16 schools close to BL9 7DN, including Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School (Requires improvement), St Thomas Church of England Primary School and East Ward Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 7DN?

The closest station to BL9 7DN is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,170 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 7DN?

BL9 7DN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 7DN (Fernhill & Pimhole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 7DN is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Arif (Labour Party).