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Bury West

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About

Bury West ward lies on the western edge of the town centre, encompassing a mix of residential and industrial zones. The area is primarily residential, featuring housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. Key roads like Bury Park Drive and Rochdale Old Road form major thoroughfares through the ward. Industrial units are concentrated near the Manchester Road corridor, providing local employment opportunities.

The ward includes the district of Elton, characterised by its own local centre with shops and services. Green spaces are present, such as the playing fields near Bury Parish Church. The area is defined by its functional relationship to the town centre, with many residents commuting for broader services and employment. Housing stock varies from interwar semis to more modern developments.

Area overview

On average Bury West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bury West is £48,709 per year. There are 6 schools in Bury West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bury West is home to around 10,950 people, with a population density of about 3,093.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bury West Population
10,950
Population density
3,093.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.15(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.07(-19%)
Public order
11.23(+11%)
Vehicle crime
10.68(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.05(+12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,548
87.19%
Pakistani
464
4.24%
Other White
158
1.44%
Irish
93
0.85%
African
81
0.74%
Total population: 10,951

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,967
32.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,612
17.84%
No qualifications
1,485
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,263
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
855
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 9,034

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,105
45.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,544
33.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
9.82%
Social rents from council
290
6.25%
Other social rented
149
3.21%
Total households: 4,643

Property prices in Bury West

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Bury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bury West in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£375,000
Flats6£95,000
Semi-Detached45£255,000
Terraced19£170,000

10 years median price trend in Bury West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.