Postcode BL9 8PU is located in a major urban area, within the Besses ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Unsworth area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Unsworth is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.
Unsworth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Unsworth has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 3.4% 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 of residents in Unsworth is £48,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from BL9 8PU.
Unsworth near BL9 8PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sunny Bank Wood | Large | Walking directions to Sunny Bank Wood |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £498,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £276,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £208,500 |
10 year median price trend in Besses
In the BL9 8PU postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 8PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8QD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Ribble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.