Postcode insights

BL9 9RJ

Bridges Avenue

Redvales

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Detailed insights for BL9 9RJ

Overview

Postcode BL9 9RJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 Clifton (Manchester), about 3.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Redvales Playing Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Redvales & Hollins has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Redvales & Hollins has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.8%

Approximately 38.8% 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 9RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Redvales & Hollins near BL9 9RJ 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
123.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.01(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.28(-59%)
Vehicle crime
15.28(+155%)
Public order
11.46(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.82(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
81.77%
Pakistani
14
3.75%
Chinese
10
2.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.41%
Other
9
2.41%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
26.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
26.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.7%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
28.19%
Owns outright
47
25%
Owns with a mortgage
44
23.4%
Other social rented
20
10.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.04%
Total households: 188

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202512, Bridges Avenue, Bury, BL9 9RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
05 Feb 202679, Bronte Avenue, Bury, BL9 9RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
19 Mar 202610, Austen Avenue, Bury, BL9 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
04 Dec 202514, St Peters Road, Bury, BL9 9RBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£425,000
27 Oct 202526, St Peters Road, Bury, BL9 9RBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£144,000

Schools

In the BL9 9RJ postcode area, located within Redvales & Hollins, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHollins Grundy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 9RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparHampson Mill Lane, Bury, BL9 9TZWalking directions to Spar

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 9RJ, 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 013BE01005054
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 9RJ

Is BL9 9RJ (Redvales & Hollins) safe?

The area around BL9 9RJ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9RJ?

The median sale price around BL9 9RJ 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 9RJ?

There are 9 schools close to BL9 9RJ, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good) and Hollins Grundy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL9 9RJ?

BL9 9RJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,590 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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