Postcode BL9 9EA is located in a major urban area, within the Redvales ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fernhill & Pimhole area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Openshaw Park.
Fernhill & Pimhole has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Fernhill & Pimhole has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from BL9 9EA.
Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 9EA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 9EA.
In the BL9 9EA postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 9EA
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Bury, BL9 0BH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 9EA, 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 9EA records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around BL9 9EA in Fernhill & Pimhole is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BL9 9EA, including Holy Trinity Primary School (Good), St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Outstanding) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL9 9EA is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 784 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL9 9EA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,925 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 9EA 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.