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BL9 8LZ

Parr Lane

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for BL9 8LZ

Overview

Postcode BL9 8LZ 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Unsworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Unsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL9 8LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 8LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 8LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSunny Bank WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunny Bank Wood
0.4 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
5,873.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.85(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.39(-42%)
Public order
6.68(-34%)
Burglary
5.2(-6%)
Other theft
3.71(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
77.94%
Pakistani
16
5.69%
Irish
16
5.69%
Other White
10
3.56%
Indian
7
2.49%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
42.37%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.22%
No qualifications
33
13.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.66%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
44.64%
Owns with a mortgage
48
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 8LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 8LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025422, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LZDetachedFreehold£320,000
15 Sept 2025462, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LZTerracedLeasehold£200,000
20 May 2025402, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LZDetachedFreehold£287,000
14 Feb 2025365, Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8PHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£375,000
25 Mar 202519, Laburnum Drive, Bury, BL9 8NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,200

Schools

In the BL9 8LZ postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 8LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRibble Drive Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryUnsworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 8LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 8LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSparRibble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miMorrisonsStanley Road, Bury, M45 8QHWalking directions to Morrisons

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 8LZ, 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 017EE01005058
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 8LZ

Is BL9 8LZ (Unsworth) safe?

The area around BL9 8LZ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8LZ?

The median sale price around BL9 8LZ 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 8LZ?

There are 14 schools close to BL9 8LZ, including Ribble Drive Community Primary School, St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy  and Unsworth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 8LZ?

The closest station to BL9 8LZ is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 794 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 8LZ?

BL9 8LZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,086 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering BL9 8LZ 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.