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Buckley Wells & Fishpool

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About

The Buckley Wells & Fishpool area sits in the northwest of Bury, primarily comprised of residential streets. Its layout is defined by main roads like Rochdale Old Road and Buckley Wells, which connect it to the town centre and neighbouring districts. The housing is a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern developments, creating a varied streetscape. Local amenities are concentrated along these thoroughfares, serving the immediate community.

The area is bordered by open land to the north and east, including parts of the Kirklees Trail. This proximity to walking routes along former railway lines provides a distinct contrast to the built-up core. The residential character is central, with local schools and community facilities situated within the neighbourhood's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Buckley Wells & Fishpool has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £40,626 per year. The median sale price in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £200,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £245,875. There are 4 schools in Buckley Wells & Fishpool: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Buckley Wells & Fishpool is home to around 7,777 people, with a population density of about 3,739.5 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buckley Wells & Fishpool Population
7,777
Population density
3,739.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.05(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.49(+98%)
Public order
30.73(+203%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.49(+95%)
Other theft
15.17(+130%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,747
48.16%
Pakistani
2,680
34.44%
Other White
441
5.67%
Other Asian
149
1.91%
Other
133
1.71%
Total population: 7,781

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,549
25.8%
No qualifications
1,508
25.12%
Level 3 (A level)
946
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
803
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
711
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 6,003

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
819
28.48%
Owns outright
812
28.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
510
17.73%
Other social rented
406
14.12%
Social rents from council
236
8.21%
Total households: 2,876

Property prices in Buckley Wells & Fishpool

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £246K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Buckley Wells & Fishpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckley Wells & Fishpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£300,000£333
Semi-Detached32£229,500£279
Terraced30£182,500£190
Flats5£120,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Buckley Wells & Fishpool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley Wells & Fishpool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,750£77,000£122,750£102,500
2017£194,500£89,000£135,000£94,500
2018£176,250£84,500£144,975£115,000
2019£187,500£82,000£140,000£111,000
2020£204,125£95,000£169,950£117,000
2021£232,500£92,475£180,000£137,000
2022£251,873£98,000£205,000£150,000
2023£334,000£117,475£221,750£161,500
2024£280,000£108,975£210,000£163,500
2025£275,000£125,000£228,750£177,000
2026£260,000£114,000£224,500£175,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley Wells & Fishpool.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckley Wells & Fishpool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£136£148£115
2017£229£153£163£106
2018£234£145£171£119
2019£234£167£172£114
2020£221£155£194£118
2021£240£170£209£143
2022£334£147£258£173
2023£321£187£251£157
2024£236£209£263£176
2025£323£194£280£188
2026£333£210£271£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Buckley Wells & Fishpool.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Buckley Wells & Fishpool in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district.

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,271
Band D£2,555
Band E£3,123
Band F£3,691
Band G£4,259
Band H£5,110

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Buckley Wells & Fishpool

Is Buckley Wells & Fishpool safe?

Buckley Wells & Fishpool records about 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Buckley Wells & Fishpool?

The median sale price in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Buckley Wells & Fishpool?

Buckley Wells & Fishpool has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 3 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Buckley Wells & Fishpool?

Buckley Wells & Fishpool scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Buckley Wells & Fishpool sits around rank 5,634 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Buckley Wells & Fishpool?

The average household income in Buckley Wells & Fishpool is around £40,626 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Buckley Wells & Fishpool

BL99DQ

Somerset Drive

BL89SF

Knowsley Street

BL90DP

Silver Street

BL89SJ

Knowsley Street

BL90BH

Market Street

BL90SG

Bury East

BL90AQ

Knowsley Street

BL99BQ

Wellington Road

BL99HP

Gigg Lane

BL99ET

Cornwall Drive

BL90SJ

Town Fields Close

BL90SW

Knowsley Street

BL90HQ

Tenterden Street

BL99EY

Wiltshire Close

BL99JG

Cornwall Drive

BL99LD

Radcliffe Road

BL90SZ

Maudsley Street

BL99HL

Manchester Road

BL89SP

Knowsley Street

BL99JX

Radcliffe Road

BL90EG

Tenterden Street

BL99DG

Somerset Drive

BL99DP

Cornwall Drive

BL99HW

Brierley Street

BL90TP

Inman Street

BL90HE

Irwell Street

BL90AN

The Rock

BL89ST

Knowsley Street

BL99EG

Alfred Street

BL90SH

Bury East

BL90TX

Barker Street

BL90LN

Castlecroft Road

BL99HQ

Bankfield Mews

BL90AR

Moss Street

BL99JA

Carlton Street

BL90TH

Manchester Road

BL99JY

Radcliffe Road

BL90HN

Walshe Street

BL99ER

Rutland Drive

BL90DR

Back Knowsley Street

BL99HZ

Woodley Street

BL90TG

South Bank Road

BL99JD

Gigg Lane

BL99NW

Read Close

BL99DB

Worcester Close

BL90EZ

Bolton Street

BL99NN

Altham Close

BL89SH

Knowsley Street

BL89SG

Knowsley Street

BL90TS

Haslam Brow

BL90HF

Walshe Street

BL90FY

Millett Street

BL99BD

Manchester Road

BL90HH

Bridge Road

BL99DA

Grundy Close

BL99AU

Parkhills Road

BL90EY

Bolton Street

BL99EJ

Alfred Street

BL90DS

Cecil Street

BL90TU

Wells Street

BL90UD

Ascot Meadow

BL99BJ

Grosvenor Street

BL90DQ

Parks Yard

BL99LG

Cardigan Drive

BL89SQ

Knowsley Street

BL89SS

Knowsley Street

BL99LB

Radcliffe Road

BL90LL

Bolton Street

BL99LA

Cleveleys Avenue

BL90UF

Frecheville Court

BL90TW

Parliament Place

BL99JF

Surrey Drive

BL89SU

Knowsley Street

BL99HG

Gigg Lane

BL99DF

Lincoln Drive

BL90TZ

Baron Street

BL90EX

Silver Street

BL89SY

Knowsley Street

BL99JL

Redvales

BL99DW

Dorset Drive

BL99UL

Brierley Street

BL99BH

Manchester Road

BL90SY

Belle Vue Terrace

BL99AQ

Brocklehurst Avenue

BL99AJ

Parkhills Road

BL99JT

Ribchester Drive

BL90EB

Manchester Road

BL99AB

Market Street

BL99AG

Wellington Road

BL90UE

Waterloo Court

BL99JH

Essex Drive

BL90UA

Arden Close

BL90TE

Parliament Street

BL90DT

Manchester Road

BL99HN

Brierley Street

BL90DF

Manchester Road

BL90TR

Manchester Old Road

BL99AY

Back Parkhills Road South

BL99BB

Manchester Road

BL90EU

Silver Street