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Higher Woodhill

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About

Higher Woodhill sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in Greater Manchester, primarily as a residential neighbourhood. Streets are a mix of terraces and semi-detached homes from the early to mid 20th century, with small parcels of public green space and local shops serving day-to-day needs. The area is served by several bus routes that link to Bury town centre and to destinations across the borough, making rail and tram connections beyond the neighbourhood reachable without a car. Local facilities include a primary school and community centres that host clubs and occasional markets.

The layout of Higher Woodhill reflects patterns of suburban growth around Bury, with housing clustered close to main roads and lanes that lead out toward surrounding fields. Short walks from the built-up parts bring you to allotments and paths that locals use for walking and cycling. Services such as a convenience store, a post office counter inside a shop, and a small parade of takeaways and cafes are found on the principal local thoroughfares, offering everyday conveniences within easy reach of residents.

Area overview

On average Higher Woodhill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Higher Woodhill is £54,784 per year. There are 3 schools in Higher Woodhill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Higher Woodhill is home to around 5,695 people, with a population density of about 2,455.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Higher Woodhill Population
5,695
Population density
2,455 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.16(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.99(-28%)
Public order
7.2(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(-24%)
Burglary
4.74(-14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,801
84.32%
Pakistani
327
5.74%
Other White
134
2.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
1.07%
African
54
0.95%
Total population: 5,694

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,522
33.37%
No qualifications
783
17.17%
Level 3 (A level)
762
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
674
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
451
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 4,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
952
40.96%
Owns with a mortgage
737
31.71%
Social rents from council
274
11.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
10.03%
Other social rented
90
3.87%
Total households: 2,324

Property prices in Higher Woodhill

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Higher Woodhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Higher Woodhill 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 Higher Woodhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached19£380,000£3,223
Flats4£137,500£2,557
Semi-Detached14£237,500£2,862
Terraced6£199,998£2,457

10 years median price trend in Higher Woodhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Woodhill.

All postcodes in Higher Woodhill

BL81UY

Woodhill Fold

BL81BU

Stock Street

BL81ES

Cromer Road

BL81AA

Bolton Street

BL81XE

Horncastle Close

BL81HY

Garside Hey Road

BL81UP

Branch Close

BL81JW

Trimingham Drive

BL81YQ

Winchester Close

BL84PN

Lingfield Close

BL81JL

Bramley Drive

BL81XJ

Oakham Close

BL81HU

Whitehead Crescent

BL81BE

Norwich Drive

BL81EZ

Ash Cottages

BL81UU

Orwell Close

BL81AY

Stafford Street

BL81PN

Elton

BL81ER

Brandlesholme Road

BL81EY

Brandlesholme Road

BL81EP

Trimingham Drive

BL81XA

Holbeach Close

BL81HS

Brandlesholme Road

BL81YD

Falmer Close

BL84PP

Westerham Close

BL81HR

Brandlesholme Road

BL81JU

Burrs Close

BL84LU

Springside View

BL81XB

Thetford Close

BL81ED

Hebburn Drive

BL81HA

Trimingham Drive

BL81JE

Collen Crescent

BL81AJ

Crostons Road

BL81HT

The Close

BL81BY

Lower Woodhill Road

BL81EW

Rollesby Close

BL81HN

Holme Avenue

BL81HP

Brandlesholme Road

BL81UR

Riverbank Drive

BL81YF

Willingdon Close

BL81AZ

Brandlesholme Road

BL81JG

Purbeck Drive

BL84LT

Kirklees Street

BL81HH

Thornham Close

BL81EL

Trimingham Drive

BL81EQ

Skegness Close

BL81DA

Woodhill Road

BL84PW

Pulborough Close

BL81XQ

March Drive

BL81WD

Hartford Drive

BL81BX

Brandlesholme Road

BL81BS

Woodhill Road

BL81JS

Lulworth Close

BL84LS

Brandlesholme Road

BL81BR

Canterbury Drive

BL81HX

Lepp Crescent

BL81JT

Swanage Close

BL81XL

Brandon Close

BL81JA

Birks Drive

BL81WH

Wye Walk

BL81JR

Lindow Close

BL81BT

Woodhill Road

BL81WB

Kingsbury Close

BL81AQ

Revers Street

BL81JH

Brandlesholme Road

BL81YG

Hailsham Close

BL81HG

Sheringham Drive

BL81BZ

Woodhill Close

BL81XG

Retford Close

BL81EH

Whitburn Drive

BL81YB

Arundel Close

BL81EX

Brandlesholme Road

BL81JP

Dereham Close

BL81DH

Brandlesholme Road

BL81HW

Holme Avenue

BL84PL

Balcombe Close

BL81HJ

Brandlesholme Road

BL81AT

Woodhill Street

BL81DL

Kirkburn View

BL81BJ

Lichfield Drive

BL84LN

Springside View

BL81BD

Woodhill Road

BL81BN

Woodhill Road

BL81HQ

Woodhall Close

BL81EG

Hunstanton Drive

BL81YE

Rudgwick Drive

BL81HZ

Garside Hey Road

BL81XS

Stow Close

BL81JQ

Purbeck Drive

BL81XR

Blandford Close

BL81BP

Canterbury Drive

BL81GW

Dukes Rise

BL81AR

Lower Woodhill Road

BL81US

Freestone Close

BL81YA

Rudgwick Drive

BL81XU

Wilby Close

BL81XX

Newhaven Close

BL81JB

Toon Crescent

BL81JF

Birks Drive

BL81BH

Ely Drive

Data Sources

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