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BL9 7QF

Cedar Street

Bury East

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Detailed insights for BL9 7QF

Overview

Postcode BL9 7QF 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 145 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hoyles Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.7%

Approximately 24.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from BL9 7QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 7QF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 7QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
10,878.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.28(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.11(+84%)
Public order
25.17(+148%)
Burglary
16.56(+199%)
Vehicle crime
15.89(+165%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
61.82%
Pakistani
85
22.08%
Other
23
5.97%
Other White
10
2.6%
Other Asian
7
1.82%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
26.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
24.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
24.66%
Owns outright
32
21.92%
Other social rented
26
17.81%
Social rents from council
10
6.85%
Total households: 146

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 7QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 7QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202669, Pine Street, Bury, BL9 7QQTerracedLeasehold£130,000
10 Jun 202567, Pine Street, Bury, BL9 7QQTerracedLeasehold£146,000
01 May 202610, Maxwell Street, Bury, BL9 7QATerracedLeasehold£155,000
31 Oct 202547, Deal Street, Bury, BL9 7PZTerracedLeasehold£150,000
20 Aug 202524, Gladstone Street, Bury, BL9 7QETerracedLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the BL9 7QF postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryEast Ward Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHazel Wood High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 7QF, 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 008AE01004958
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 7QF

Is BL9 7QF (Fernhill & Pimhole) safe?

The area around BL9 7QF records about 145 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BL9 7QF?

The median sale price around BL9 7QF 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 7QF?

There are 16 schools close to BL9 7QF, including Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School (Requires improvement), East Ward Community Primary School (Good) and Hazel Wood High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 7QF?

The closest station to BL9 7QF is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,270 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 7QF?

BL9 7QF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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