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BL9 8QL

Pole Lane

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for BL9 8QL

Overview

Postcode BL9 8QL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Unsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from BL9 8QL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 8QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSunny Bank WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunny Bank Wood

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
112.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.69(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.43(-44%)
Burglary
9.13(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-42%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
84.15%
Irish
13
3.17%
Indian
12
2.93%
Pakistani
11
2.68%
Chinese
9
2.2%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
28.89%
No qualifications
75
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
65
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
103
59.2%
Owns with a mortgage
53
30.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.02%
Other social rented
6
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.87%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Unsworth

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,500 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Unsworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£400,000
Flats9£135,000
Semi-Detached46£260,000
Terraced33£200,000

10 year median price trend in Unsworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Schools

In the BL9 8QL postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 8QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBrookhaven SchoolFree schools special

N/A

0.1 miSecondaryUnsworth AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBury and Whitefield Jewish Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 8QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 8QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalParr Lane, Bury, BL9 8QDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miCo-op Food376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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.

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 017AE01004945
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.