Postcode insights

BL9 9PW

Whitefield Road

Redvales

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Detailed insights for BL9 9PW

Overview

Postcode BL9 9PW is located in a major urban area, within the Redvales ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Redvales & Hollins area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Redvales & Hollins is £41,686 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Redvales Playing Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Redvales & Hollins has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Redvales & Hollins has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36%

Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Redvales & Hollins is £41,686 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL9 9PW.

Flood risk

Low

Redvales & Hollins near BL9 9PW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 9PW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 9PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRedvales Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Redvales Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
5,954.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.41(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.59(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.99(+56%)
Public order
10.63(+5%)
Burglary
7.83(+41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
77.1%
Pakistani
46
17.56%
Other
4
1.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.15%
Indian
2
0.76%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
46
23.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
22.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
17.17%
No qualifications
31
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
25
22.52%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.62%
Social rents from council
24
21.62%
Owns outright
20
18.02%
Other social rented
16
14.41%
Total households: 111

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 9PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2025675, Whitefield Road, Bury, BL9 9PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
07 Mar 2025687, Whitefield Road, Bury, BL9 9PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
27 Feb 2026642, Whitefield Road, Bury, BL9 9PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
26 Aug 2025618, Whitefield Road, Bury, BL9 9PPDetachedFreehold£295,000
05 Dec 202548, Tarn Drive, Bury, BL9 9QASemi-DetachedLeasehold£197,500

Schools

In the BL9 9PW postcode area, located within Redvales & Hollins, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Derby High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusHoly Cross CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 9PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 9PW, 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)Redvales & HollinsE02001031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 013AE01005030
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 9PW

Is BL9 9PW (Redvales & Hollins) safe?

The area around BL9 9PW records about 90 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.

What is the average house price near BL9 9PW?

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

What schools are near BL9 9PW?

There are 14 schools close to BL9 9PW, 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 9PW?

The closest station to BL9 9PW is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,494 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 9PW?

BL9 9PW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 9PW (Redvales & Hollins) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 9PW 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.