Postcode insights

BL9 9LG

Cardigan Drive

Redvales

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Detailed insights for BL9 9LG

Overview

Postcode BL9 9LG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Redvales Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Buckley Wells & Fishpool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Buckley Wells & Fishpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112 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 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £40,626 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from BL9 9LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Buckley Wells & Fishpool near BL9 9LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 9LG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 9LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRedvales Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Redvales Playing Fields
0.5 miManchester Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Manchester Road Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
5,313.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.66(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.93(+44%)
Public order
22.98(+127%)
Vehicle crime
11.2(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.43(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
78.4%
Pakistani
48
16.72%
Other White
9
3.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.7%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
29.69%
No qualifications
52
22.71%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
52.07%
Owns outright
38
31.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.22%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Redvales

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £258K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redvales over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£297,500£261
Semi-Detached53£228,750£268
Terraced48£180,000£198
Flats10£117,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redvales

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redvales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redvales.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redvales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redvales.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202618, Cardigan Drive, Bury, BL9 9LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
15 May 2025101, Brecon Drive, Bury, BL9 9LQDetachedFreehold£235,000
16 Jan 202631, Rydal Close, Bury, BL9 9LLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£55,000
10 Apr 202683, Redvales Road, Bury, BL9 9PSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
10 Oct 2025134, Redvales Road, Bury, BL9 9PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the BL9 9LG postcode area, located within Buckley Wells & Fishpool, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 9LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Derby High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusHoly Cross CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 9LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 9LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyWalker Street, Bury, BL9 9AXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shabaz Imtiaz Shamim

Redvales - Elected 7 May 2026

Workers Party of Britain

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardRedvalesE05014164
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Buckley Wells & FishpoolE02001029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 011AE01005025
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 9LG

Is BL9 9LG (Buckley Wells & Fishpool) safe?

The area around BL9 9LG records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9LG?

The median sale price around BL9 9LG in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 9LG?

There are 12 schools close to BL9 9LG, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Derby High School (Good) and Holy Cross College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 9LG?

The closest station to BL9 9LG is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,227 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 9LG?

BL9 9LG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 9LG (Buckley Wells & Fishpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 9LG 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).

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.