Postcode insights

BL9 9TE

Blackford Avenue

Unsworth

Interactive map showing BL9 9TE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BL9 9TE

Overview

Postcode BL9 9TE is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth 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 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 3.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Close Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Redvales & Hollins has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Redvales & Hollins has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from BL9 9TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Redvales & Hollins near BL9 9TE 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 9TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miClose ParkLargeWalking directions to Close Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
701.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
24.22(+267%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.3(-4%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.3(-54%)
Vehicle crime
12.69(+112%)
Burglary
10.38(+87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
71.23%
Pakistani
53
18.6%
Bangladeshi
7
2.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
29.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
24.07%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.75%
Social rents from council
17
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.4%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Unsworth

Median price£287,250
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £360K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£385,000£297
Semi-Detached46£286,000£293
Terraced29£205,000£237
Flats10£122,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Unsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,750£68,000£172,000£121,365
2017£255,875£84,500£175,000£134,250
2018£275,000£90,500£181,000£128,750
2019£280,000£88,250£200,000£146,000
2020£331,250£76,500£217,000£150,000
2021£326,000£91,250£227,000£163,500
2022£388,500£100,000£275,000£187,500
2023£380,000£96,500£265,000£190,000
2024£376,000£125,000£262,500£200,000
2025£400,000£129,400£268,000£200,000
2026£350,000£100,000£326,250£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£159£176£154
2017£215£160£184£157
2018£240£153£200£163
2019£232£166£211£180
2020£237£162£222£176
2021£267£179£244£201
2022£307£200£286£202
2023£308£208£282£241
2024£301£229£278£230
2025£302£205£284£239
2026£308£186£330£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202513, Blackford Avenue, Bury, BL9 9TESemi-DetachedLeasehold£262,000
15 Jul 20253, Blackford Avenue, Bury, BL9 9TESemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
17 Nov 202515, Crossfield Street, Bury, BL9 9TFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
08 Aug 202517, Crossfield Street, Bury, BL9 9TFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
01 Aug 2025658, Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9TQTerracedLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BL9 9TE postcode area, located within Redvales & Hollins, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 9TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHollins Grundy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySunny Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRadcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 9TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 9TE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith

Unsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardUnsworthE05014168
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Redvales & HollinsE02001031
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 013DE01005060
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 9TE

Is BL9 9TE (Redvales & Hollins) safe?

The area around BL9 9TE records about 81 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 9TE?

The median sale price around BL9 9TE in Redvales & Hollins is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 9TE?

There are 9 schools close to BL9 9TE, including Hollins Grundy Primary School (Good), Sunny Bank Primary School (Good) and Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL9 9TE?

BL9 9TE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,457 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 9TE is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith (Reform UK).

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.