Postcode insights

BL9 9TH

Hollins Brow

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for BL9 9TH

Overview

Postcode BL9 9TH is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Unsworth area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester), about 3.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Unsworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Unsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from BL9 9TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Unsworth near BL9 9TH 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
1,635.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
8.29(+50%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.6(-80%)
Public order
6.91(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
87.9%
Other White
11
3.91%
Indian
8
2.85%
Pakistani
5
1.78%
Irish
5
1.78%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
40.34%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.74%
No qualifications
36
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
46.3%
Owns with a mortgage
45
41.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.19%
Shared ownership
1
0.93%
Social rents from council
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 9TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025658, Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9TQTerracedLeasehold£180,000
17 Jul 2025825, Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9TPOtherFreehold£485,000
23 May 2025831, Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9TPTerracedFreehold£170,500
22 Aug 202532, Roach Street, Bury, BL9 9TATerracedLeasehold£268,000
21 Mar 202530, Roach Street, Bury, BL9 9TATerracedLeasehold£235,000

Schools

In the BL9 9TH postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 9TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHollins Grundy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySunny Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 9TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 9TH, 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

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardUnsworthE05014168
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UnsworthE02001035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 017BE01005055
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 9TH

Is BL9 9TH (Unsworth) safe?

The area around BL9 9TH records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near BL9 9TH?

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

What schools are near BL9 9TH?

There are 12 schools close to BL9 9TH, including Hollins Grundy Primary School (Good), Sunny Bank Primary School (Good) and St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL9 9TH?

BL9 9TH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,211 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 9TH (Unsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering BL9 9TH is Christian Wakeford (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.