Postcode report
BL9 8NQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BL9 8NQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BL9 8NQ is a postcode in Unsworth, Bury, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BL9 8NQ, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BL9 8NQ are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BL9 8NQ is based on Bury 020 Census 2021. It covers 5,688 residents, 2,876 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near BL9 8NQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BL9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £181k from 86 rolling sales, down 9.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BL9 8NQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BL9 8NQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BL9 8NQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BL9 8NQ
Is BL9 8NQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 35% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BL9 8NQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BL9 8NQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BL9 8NQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BL9 8NQ?
LocaleIQ matched BL9 8NQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BL9 8NQ?
The latest median sold price is £181k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BL9 8NQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.