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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. 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. There are 7 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

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Buckley Wells & Fishpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckley Wells & Fishpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£283,950£3,561
Flats5£120,000£2,118
Semi-Detached23£230,000£3,014
Terraced33£180,000£2,088

10 years median price trend in Buckley Wells & Fishpool

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buckley Wells & Fishpool.

All postcodes in Buckley Wells & Fishpool

BL89SW

Knowsley Street

BL99EU

Cornwall Drive

BL99HB

Parkhills Close

BL99BN

Devon Street

BL99AR

Parkhills Road

BL89SD

Knowsley Street

BL99NH

Openshaw Fold Road

BL90DN

Bank Street

BL89SB

Knowsley Street

BL99JU

Caton Close

BL90HD

Lower Bank Street

BL99DT

Alfred Street

BL99DY

Grundy Close

BL99NT

Inglewhite Close

BL90UH

Frecheville Court

BL99AE

Shortlands Avenue

BL99AZ

Manchester Road

BL99BL

Nelson Street

BL99HY

Handley Street

BL90BJ

Hilton Road

BL90ED

Manchester Road

BL90EJ

Knowsley Place

BL99JB

Gigg Lane

BL99GD

Astbury Close

BL90AL

Tenterden Street

BL90TY

Baron Street

BL99BP

Brierley Street

BL90LG

Bolton Street

BL99BS

Richmond Street

BL89SN

Knowsley Street

BL90TF

Westgate Avenue

BL90JE

Sankey Street

BL90SL

Townside Row

BL90GB

Jubilee View

BL99DZ

Prescot Close

BL99BW

Horne Street

BL90AY

Haymarket Street

BL99JP

Sultan Street

BL99AF

Parkhills Road

BL90JA

Millett Street

BL99DN

Dorset Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.