BL9 encompasses central Bury and demonstrates notably strong market fundamentals relative to national benchmarks. Over the past five years, rental growth at 7.4% annually has significantly outpaced capital appreciation at 5.1%, reflecting sustained tenant demand despite modest population growth of 0.6%. The district's trajectory score of 67.9 places it in the 100th percentile nationally, indicating resilient underlying dynamics. Currently in an active gentrification phase, BL9 presents a mixed picture: rental yields appear attractive relative to price growth, though the slower capital appreciation suggests investors should weigh return profiles carefully against established market comparatives elsewhere in the North West region.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Bury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 66/100, driven mainly by safety.
100 planning applications submitted in BL9 over the last six months.
Bury (BL9) common questions
Is Bury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bury (BL9) as Active. Its trajectory score is 66/100 (Strong), in the top 1% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bury safe?
Bury has a safety score of 87/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bury?
The average property price in Bury (BL9) is £217k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bury?
The median monthly rent in Bury (BL9) is £797 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M25), Salford (M6), Bury (BL8), Manchester (M27), Heywood (OL10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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