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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 £174,750 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): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £246K

Based on 70 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-Detached31£229,000£278
Terraced28£182,500£196
Flats4£122,500£206

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£229,375£177,000
2026£260,000£114,000£224,500£174,000
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£203
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.