Postcode insights

BL9 7NL

Broad Oak Lane

Bury East

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Detailed insights for BL9 7NL

Overview

Postcode BL9 7NL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hoyles Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Fairfield & Jericho has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fairfield & Jericho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.2%

Approximately 44.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from BL9 7NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairfield & Jericho near BL9 7NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 7NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHoyles ParkMediumWalking directions to Hoyles Park

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
2,914.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.11(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.74(+60%)
Public order
21.37(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.95(+89%)
Shoplifting
11.05(+91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
81.46%
Other Asian
19
5.78%
Other White
8
2.43%
Pakistani
7
2.13%
African
7
2.13%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
32.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.97%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
36.67%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.33%
Owns outright
25
20.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10%
Other social rented
9
7.5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Bury East

Median price£169,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £211K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Bury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 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
Detached7£295,000£252
Semi-Detached23£215,000£271
Terraced42£150,000£187
Flats12£143,250£229

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£141,500£220,000£166,500
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£257£214£241£187
2026£309£213£289£218
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 7NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 7NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026176, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7RQTerracedLeasehold£150,000
21 Mar 2025187, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7RGTerracedLeasehold£167,500
20 Mar 2026143, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7LUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£264,000
24 Jun 2025125, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7LUTerracedLeasehold£160,000
26 Mar 20251, Cuckoo Lane, Bury, BL9 7SHTerracedLeasehold£99,000

Schools

In the BL9 7NL postcode area, located within Fairfield & Jericho, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 7NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFairfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryHoyle Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableCambian Chesham House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 7NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 7NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miYour Choice Convenience Store83 Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7LPWalking directions to Your Choice Convenience Store
0.2 miAaron Grocers41 Craven Street, Bury, BL9 7PPWalking directions to Aaron Grocers
0.3 miBest-oneHuntley Court, Bury, BL9 6JDWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miAldiBell Lane, Bury, BL9 6HSWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

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 7NL, 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)Fairfield & JerichoE02001025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 007BE01004955
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 7NL

Is BL9 7NL (Fairfield & Jericho) safe?

The area around BL9 7NL records about 138 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BL9 7NL?

The median sale price around BL9 7NL in Fairfield & Jericho is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 7NL?

There are 11 schools close to BL9 7NL, including Fairfield Community Primary School (Good), Hoyle Nursery School (Outstanding) and Cambian Chesham House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL9 7NL?

BL9 7NL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,001 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 7NL (Fairfield & Jericho) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.