Postcode BL9 7LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bury East ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield & Jericho area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 3.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hoyles Park.
Fairfield & Jericho has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 50 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Jericho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from BL9 7LJ.
Fairfield & Jericho near BL9 7LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hoyles Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoyles Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £328,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £144,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bury East
In the BL9 7LJ postcode area, located within Fairfield & Jericho, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 7LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aaron Grocers | 41 Craven Street, Bury, BL9 7PP | Walking directions to Aaron Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Your Choice Convenience Store | 83 Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7LP | Walking directions to Your Choice Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Huntley Court, Bury, BL9 6JD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 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 7LJ, 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: 16/05/2026.