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BL9 8NQ

Bowlee Close

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for BL9 8NQ

Overview

Postcode BL9 8NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year. 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Whitefield East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whitefield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 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 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from BL9 8NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near BL9 8NQ 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 8NQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 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 8NQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSunny Bank WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunny Bank Wood
0.4 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
3,710.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.84(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.75(+4%)
Public order
15.14(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.7(+52%)
Burglary
9.37(+69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
85.36%
Pakistani
21
7.5%
Other White
7
2.5%
Irish
6
2.14%
Indian
3
1.07%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
34.21%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.91%
No qualifications
31
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
54.78%
Owns with a mortgage
44
38.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Total households: 115

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 8NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 8NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202510, Bent Fold Drive, Bury, BL9 8NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000
09 Jan 202626, Rhodes Drive, Bury, BL9 8NHDetachedLeasehold£310,000
30 May 202520, Brookdene Road, Bury, BL9 8NDDetachedFreehold£385,000
21 Mar 20253, Sycamore Close, Manchester, M45 8AQDetachedLeasehold£187,500
15 Aug 202564, Tintern Avenue, Manchester, M45 8WYTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the BL9 8NQ postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 8NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School, StandVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryUnsworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableElms BankAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

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

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 8NQ, 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)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020DE01004988
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 8NQ

Is BL9 8NQ (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around BL9 8NQ records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near BL9 8NQ?

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

What schools are near BL9 8NQ?

There are 15 schools close to BL9 8NQ, including All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good), Unsworth Primary School (Good) and Elms Bank (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 8NQ?

The closest station to BL9 8NQ is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 733 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 8NQ?

BL9 8NQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 8NQ (Whitefield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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