Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Bury: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 14 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BL9 7HG.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 36 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 GP, 2 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BURY OOH — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 39 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- 12.9 ha total
- largest park 5.1 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: St Thomas's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
- 24 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Asda, Spar, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Iceland Bury — 0.1 mi
In Bury, 84% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bury, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BL9 7HG.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BL9.
Average sold price by property type across the BL9 district, 2021–2026.
About BL9 7HG
BL9 7HG scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Iceland Bury 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BL9 7HG is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,199 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 20 rated Good. The nearest school is St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BURY OOH, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is FAIRFIELD GENERAL HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
