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About

The Black Lane area is located in the northern part of Bury, Greater Manchester. It is primarily a residential district characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing built from the local brick. The streets follow a straightforward grid pattern, with several small local shops and takeaways serving the immediate community. Green space is provided by the nearby Clarence Park, which offers playing fields and a playground.

The area is situated close to the town centre's larger retail and transport links. A notable local landmark is the former Bury Union Workhouse, a substantial Victorian building on Rochdale Old Road that now forms part of Fairfield General Hospital. This gives the area a direct connection to Bury's 19th-century industrial and social history. The residential streets remain quiet, with daily life centred on the practical needs of the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Black Lane has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Black Lane is £43,942 per year. There are 4 schools in Black Lane: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Black Lane is home to around 7,675 people, with a population density of about 2,441 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Black Lane Population
7,675
Population density
2,441 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.28(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.24(-15%)
Public order
7.43(-27%)
Vehicle crime
6.64(+11%)
Burglary
5.47(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,944
90.48%
Pakistani
159
2.07%
Other White
136
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
64
0.83%
Irish
53
0.69%
Total population: 7,675

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,506
24.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,230
19.73%
No qualifications
1,205
19.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
982
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
683
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,218
37.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,150
35.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
513
15.65%
Social rents from council
226
6.89%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.59%
Total households: 3,278

Property prices in Black Lane

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £264K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Black Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Black Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£285,000£305
Semi-Detached33£220,000£273
Terraced37£160,000£193
Flats1£125,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Black Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Black Lane.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,495£124,000£93,750
2017£219,995£135,000£95,000
2018£230,000£136,500£94,000
2019£227,998£158,875£102,500
2020£255,444£160,000£115,000
2021£250,500£185,000£123,750
2022£300,000£195,000£136,000
2023£310,000£208,750£150,000
2024£271,000£205,750£141,000
2025£290,000£201,550£155,000
2026£291,250£245,000£169,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Black Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Black Lane.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£152£114
2017£219£173£116
2018£227£166£120
2019£213£213£116
2020£236£198£139
2021£245£247£143
2022£300£258£171
2023£296£248£185
2024£267£283£167
2025£301£273£181
2026£310£278£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Black Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Black Lane in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.