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BL9 7 area guide

Who lives in BL9 7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Bury
Region
North West
Population
23,189 (2024)
At a glance

What BL9 7 is like

The BL9 7 postcode sector in Bury covers 246 live postcodes and is home to about 23,189 people across 12 census neighbourhoods. 47.3% of households own their home, 23.7% rent privately and 28.4% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 51.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in BL9 7 sold for a median of £180,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How BL9 7 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.2/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 41.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore
£180,000

Median over 88 sales in BL9 7, +3.2% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 44 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
77%

of 13 rated schools in BL9 7 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£40,205

Average a year, before tax — higher than 12% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    41.1 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.2 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A big private rental marketPositive

    23.7% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  4. 04
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    28.4% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  5. 05
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in BL9 7 are 103% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

BL9 7 FAQs

01
Is BL9 7 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.2 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 41.1 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 77% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in BL9 7?

The median sale price over the last year was £180,000.

Homes in BL9 7 sold for a median of £180,000 across 88 sales in the year to August 2026, +3.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is BL9 7 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 41.1 offences per 1,000 people a year around BL9 7, above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in BL9 7?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 8.3% of residents. 47.3% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (39.7%).
05
Which council covers BL9 7?

BL9 7 is in Bury.

BL9 7 is in Bury, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is BL9 7?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 44 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Bury Interchange (Manchester Metrolink), 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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