Postcode BL9 7ET 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Openshaw Park.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,863 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Fernhill & Pimhole has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BL9 7ET.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 7ET 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Openshaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Openshaw Park |
| 0.3 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 7ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 77, Hurst Street, Bury, BL9 7ES | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 83, Hurst Street, Bury, BL9 7ES | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 51, Andrew Street, Bury, BL9 7HB | Terraced | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 17, Benson Street, Bury, BL9 7EP | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 1, Benson Street, Bury, BL9 7EP | Terraced | Leasehold | £98,000 |
In the BL9 7ET postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL9 7ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7DF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Spring Street, Bury, BL9 0RN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 7ET, 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 7ET records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7ET in Bury East is £170,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BL9 7ET, including St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Holy Trinity Primary School (Good) and East Ward Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL9 7ET is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 993 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 7ET scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,863 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 7ET is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Arif (Labour Party).