Postcode BL9 9BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Redvales ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Buckley Wells & Fishpool area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £40,626 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Openshaw Park.
Buckley Wells & Fishpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Buckley Wells & Fishpool has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £40,626 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BL9 9BZ.
Buckley Wells & Fishpool near BL9 9BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Openshaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Openshaw Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pyramid Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pyramid Park |
| 0.5 mi | Manchester Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Manchester Road Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Redvales area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £776,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £297,500 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £228,750 | £268 |
| Terraced | 48 | £180,000 | £198 |
| Flats | 10 | £117,500 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,000 | £84,500 | £124,750 | £104,250 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £85,000 | £131,500 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £182,500 | £78,500 | £137,500 | £114,210 |
| 2019 | £213,000 | £100,500 | £140,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £212,000 | £85,500 | £151,000 | £122,000 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £95,000 | £165,000 | £141,000 |
| 2022 | £251,873 | £107,500 | £190,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £112,000 | £212,500 | £156,000 |
| 2024 | £276,000 | £109,000 | £210,000 | £164,250 |
| 2025 | £297,500 | £115,000 | £225,875 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £122,500 | £220,000 | £177,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £137 | £148 | £118 |
| 2017 | £210 | £149 | £163 | £116 |
| 2018 | £190 | £153 | £171 | £122 |
| 2019 | £221 | £167 | £170 | £128 |
| 2020 | £217 | £179 | £183 | £128 |
| 2021 | £270 | £177 | £200 | £159 |
| 2022 | £269 | £203 | £248 | £182 |
| 2023 | £265 | £206 | £248 | £165 |
| 2024 | £258 | £203 | £265 | £181 |
| 2025 | £261 | £215 | £268 | £196 |
| 2026 | £271 | £219 | £273 | £203 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9BZ.
In the BL9 9BZ postcode area, located within Buckley Wells & Fishpool, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 9BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Spring Street, Bury, BL9 0RN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL9 9BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shabaz Imtiaz Shamim
Redvales - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL9 9BZ records about 84 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.
The median sale price around BL9 9BZ in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL9 9BZ, including St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Primary School (Good) and St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL9 9BZ is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 834 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 9BZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 9BZ is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shabaz Imtiaz Shamim (Workers Party of Britain).
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.