Postcode BL9 8JS is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Unsworth area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year. The median sale price in Unsworth is £285,000 (around £293 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £211,000 and £361,000. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.
Unsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,369 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Unsworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from BL9 8JS.
Unsworth near BL9 8JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunny Bank Wood | Large | Walking directions to Sunny Bank Wood |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £396,750 | £321 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £287,000 | £315 |
| Terraced | 27 | £205,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 11 | £109,995 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £270,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £105,000 | £287,750 | £206,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £238 |
| 2026 | £327 | £232 | £317 | £252 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 8JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | 208, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8JS | Terraced | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 190, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8JS | Terraced | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 193, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8JW | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 197, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8JW | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 8, Tedder Close, Bury, BL9 8PW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £307,000 |
In the BL9 8JS postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Unsworth Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mersey Drive Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL9 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8QD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Ribble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith
Unsworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL9 8JS records about 46 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL9 8JS in Unsworth is £285,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BL9 8JS, including Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School (Good), Unsworth Primary School (Good) and Mersey Drive Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL9 8JS is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,415 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 8JS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering BL9 8JS 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).