Postcode insights

BL9 8JF

Church Meadow

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for BL9 8JF

Overview

Postcode BL9 8JF is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Unsworth area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester), about 3.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Unsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Unsworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from BL9 8JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Unsworth near BL9 8JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
3,039.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.52(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.22(-21%)
Vehicle crime
8.65(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(-17%)
Public order
6.8(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
91.21%
Pakistani
9
2.93%
Other White
7
2.28%
Indian
5
1.63%
African
2
0.65%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
29.66%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.77%
No qualifications
31
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
46.4%
Owns with a mortgage
53
42.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8%
Other social rented
2
1.6%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Unsworth

Median price£287,250
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £360K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£385,000£297
Semi-Detached46£286,000£293
Terraced29£205,000£237
Flats10£122,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Unsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,750£68,000£172,000£121,365
2017£255,875£84,500£175,000£134,250
2018£275,000£90,500£181,000£128,750
2019£280,000£88,250£200,000£146,000
2020£331,250£76,500£217,000£150,000
2021£326,000£91,250£227,000£163,500
2022£388,500£100,000£275,000£187,500
2023£380,000£96,500£265,000£190,000
2024£376,000£125,000£262,500£200,000
2025£400,000£129,400£268,000£200,000
2026£350,000£100,000£326,250£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£159£176£154
2017£215£160£184£157
2018£240£153£200£163
2019£232£166£211£180
2020£237£162£222£176
2021£267£179£244£201
2022£307£200£286£202
2023£308£208£282£241
2024£301£229£278£230
2025£302£205£284£239
2026£308£186£330£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Unsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 8JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 8JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202533, Church Meadow, Bury, BL9 8JFDetachedLeasehold£552,500
22 Apr 20267, Plantation Grove, Bury, BL9 8LSDetachedFreehold£345,000
24 Nov 202520, Plantation Grove, Bury, BL9 8LSDetachedFreehold£365,000
24 Apr 202692, Hollins Lane, Bury, BL9 8AHTerracedFreehold£207,000
17 Jun 202588, Hollins Lane, Bury, BL9 8AHDetachedLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the BL9 8JF postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 8JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryUnsworth AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBrookhaven SchoolFree schools special

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHollins Grundy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 8JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 8JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miNisa LocalParr Lane, Bury, BL9 8QDWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 8JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith

Unsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardUnsworthE05014168
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UnsworthE02001035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 017DE01005057
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 8JF

Is BL9 8JF (Unsworth) safe?

The area around BL9 8JF records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near BL9 8JF?

The median sale price around BL9 8JF in Unsworth is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 8JF?

There are 9 schools close to BL9 8JF, including Unsworth Academy (Good), Brookhaven School and Hollins Grundy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL9 8JF?

BL9 8JF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,232 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 8JF (Unsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering BL9 8JF is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith (Reform UK).

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.