Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, located along the River Irwell. It is part of the wider Bury Metropolitan Borough, which includes several smaller towns and villages. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in textiles and manufacturing. Bury Market, one of the largest in the region, attracts visitors with its mix of traditional stalls and modern vendors. The town has good transport links, including a tram connection to Manchester city centre.
Surrounding Bury are green spaces like Burrs Country Park and the East Lancashire Railway, offering outdoor activities and heritage steam train rides. The district blends urban and rural elements, with residential areas, shopping districts, and nearby moorland. Bury’s history is reflected in landmarks such as Bury Parish Church and the Fusilier Museum, which highlights the town’s military connections. The area provides a balance of convenience and access to nature.
Area overview
On average Bury has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bury is £42,217 per year. There are 91 schools in Bury: 64 primary (5 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 13 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).
Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Bury Population
193,851
Population density
1,948.6 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
151,528
78.17%
Pakistani
15,148
7.81%
Other White
6,730
3.47%
Other
3,014
1.55%
African
2,520
1.3%
Total population: 193,851
Religion
Christian
94,669
48.84%
No religion
57,008
29.41%
Muslim
19,243
9.93%
Jewish
10,734
5.54%
Not answered
9,591
4.95%
Total population: 193,851
Education (age 16+)
Level 4+ (Degree)
50,036
32.31%
No qualifications
28,706
18.54%
Level 3 (A level)
25,587
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22,659
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15,069
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 154,873
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
86,358
55.76%
Retired
34,232
22.1%
Student
7,503
4.84%
Looking after home or family
7,328
4.73%
Long-term sick or disabled
7,258
4.69%
Total 16+ residents: 154,871
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
27,752
34.39%
Owns with a mortgage
26,240
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
12,628
15.65%
Social rents from council
6,718
8.33%
Other social rented
5,326
6.6%
Total households: 80,696
Housing type
Semi-detached
31,115
38.56%
Terraced
22,817
28.28%
Detached
15,185
18.82%
Purpose-built flat
9,735
12.06%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
888
1.1%
Total households: 80,695
Property prices in Bury
Based on 2,077 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Bury area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Bury 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 over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
407
£377,000
£245,600
£315,000
£464,500
£748,500
Flats
175
£135,000
£82,000
£117,250
£169,500
£273,750
Semi-Detached
773
£265,000
£165,000
£225,000
£310,000
£418,200
Terraced
722
£189,973
£115,150
£158,063
£234,600
£325,000
10 years median price trend
in Bury
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury.
