Cornfield Close Bury
26 addresses across 1 postcode (BL9), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5100607.
- Sales: 49 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £203,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 10, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bury costs £2,555 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Castleton (Manchester), about 7.8 km (4.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Limefield Gardens, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 134 to 140 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodbank Surgery, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £203,750 | £195,000 | £212,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £172,500 | £170,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £139,000 | £127,000 | £157,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £114,500 | £85,000 | £144,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £120,000 | £106,500 | £130,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £115,750 | £111,500 | £120,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £126,500 | £120,000 | £133,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | 2 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £212,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 11 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2024 | 12 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 21 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £131,250 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 22 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2021 | 17 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 15 BL9 6XB | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 5 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2019 | 11 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2019 | 20 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2019 | 18 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 1 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 12 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £144,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2017 | 21 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2016 | 28 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 3 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £106,500 | |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 5 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 22 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2015 | 8 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £111,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 2 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2014 | 17 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £133,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 12 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 9 May 2008 | 2 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2007 | 3 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £119,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2007 | 5 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 11 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 17 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £124,995 | |
| 21 Jun 2006 | 16 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2006 | 12 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 7 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £90,950 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 21 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2002 | 24 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 7 Mar 2002 | 5 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2001 | 10 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2001 | 28 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2000 | 21 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £49,950 | |
| 17 Nov 2000 | 21 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £49,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 May 2000 | 16 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 7 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 23 Jul 1999 | 28 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £47,500 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 3 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £39,500 | |
| 4 Dec 1998 | 10 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £57,500 | |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 11 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £26,000 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | 12 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 19 Aug 1997 | 6 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 11 Mar 1997 | 20 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1997 | 9 BL9 6XB | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 15 BL9 6XB | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 26 Jan 1996 | 3 BL9 6XB | Terraced | £39,500 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (10); 1976-1982 (3); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bury in 2026-27: Band D £2,555 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,703 | £1,987 | £2,271 | £2,555 | £3,123 | £3,691 | £4,259 | £5,110 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bury borough HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Works opposite 101 Mather Road, Bury: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 134 m and 140 m above sea level (138 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL9 6XB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Castleton (Manchester) 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Threshfield Close Limefield | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bury Interchange | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 29.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Woodbank Surgery | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strachan's Chemist | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | S Patel& Associates | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Fairfield Gen Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bury Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Limefield Cashzone | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Limefield Gardens 3,390 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Clarence Park 23 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,750 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Promontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Promontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lido | Lake or reservoir | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Whitewall Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Sunny Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Snape Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Deeply Vale | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Deeply Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 26 |
3 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bury: see them on the Bury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chesham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windacre Pre School BL9 6RB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Food Foundry BL9 6SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Sriti Tandoor Takeaway BL9 6SQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| The Bread Basket BL9 6QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Limefield Court Residential Home BL9 5ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mans 2000 BL9 5EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Walmersley Food & Booze BL9 6RN | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BL9 6XB: 26 addresses of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wheatfield Close · Waterfield Close · Severn Close · Threshfield Close · Mather Road · Mather Road · Thames Close · Chestnut Drive · Mather Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.