Postcode BL9 8NJ 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 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 median sale price in Unsworth is £280,000 (around £293 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.
Unsworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Unsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from BL9 8NJ.
Unsworth near BL9 8NJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunny Bank Wood | Large | Walking directions to Sunny Bank Wood |
| 0.5 mi | Whitefield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitefield Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (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 | 41 | £395,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £282,500 | £313 |
| Terraced | 25 | £205,000 | £243 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 | £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 | £287,375 | £205,500 |
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 | £306 | £205 | £284 | £238 |
| 2026 | £327 | £232 | £318 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 8NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2025 | 4, Millom Drive, Bury, BL9 8NJ | Detached | Leasehold | £312,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 6, Simister Drive, Bury, BL9 8NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 26, Rhodes Drive, Bury, BL9 8NH | Detached | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 53, Sandown Road, Bury, BL9 8HW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £287,750 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 50, Randale Drive, Bury, BL9 8NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £392,500 |
In the BL9 8NJ postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Unsworth Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
Unsworth Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Dec 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Elms Bank | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
Elms Bank ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2013. | |
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Jan 2013
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL9 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8NJ, 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 8NJ 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL9 8NJ in Unsworth is £280,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BL9 8NJ, including Unsworth Primary School (Good), Elms Bank (Outstanding) and All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL9 8NJ is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 875 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 8NJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,053 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 8NJ 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).