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Highfield & New Bury

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About

Highfield & New Bury is a residential district situated to the southwest of Bolton town centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is bordered by major roads like St Helens Road and Chorley Old Road, which provide direct links into the central borough. Local amenities are focused along these thoroughfares, serving the everyday needs of the community.

The landscape is characterised by its proximity to several green spaces, including the playing fields of Ladybridge School. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Smithills Coaching House, which anchors one end of the area. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the local community supported by primary schools and smaller convenience stores scattered throughout the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Highfield & New Bury has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfield & New Bury is £39,304 per year. There are 5 schools in Highfield & New Bury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Highfield & New Bury is home to around 8,706 people, with a population density of about 4,933.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfield & New Bury Population
8,706
Population density
4,933.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.8(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.91(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.82(+65%)
Public order
14.47(+43%)
Burglary
9.99(+79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,915
79.43%
Other White
321
3.69%
Pakistani
287
3.3%
African
286
3.29%
Other Asian
233
2.68%
Total population: 8,706

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,800
27.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,253
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,107
17.03%
Level 3 (A level)
996
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
814
12.52%
Total 16+ residents: 6,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
870
26.04%
Owns with a mortgage
866
25.92%
Owns outright
634
18.98%
Other social rented
457
13.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
12.51%
Total households: 3,341

Property prices in Highfield & New Bury

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Highfield & New Bury area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £279,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highfield & New 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 Highfield & New Bury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£240,000
Flats4£105,000
Semi-Detached37£192,000
Terraced11£147,000

10 years median price trend in Highfield & New Bury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield & New Bury.

All postcodes in Highfield & New Bury

BL49SZ

Byron Walk

BL40RJ

Buttermere Road

BL49QH

Greenfold Avenue

BL49ST

Farnworth South

BL40NP

Whins Avenue

BL40PH

Meads Grove

BL40QW

Windermere Road

BL49NW

Parks Nook

BL40LD

Plodder Lane

BL49QX

George Street

BL49RN

George Street

BL40PP

Buttermere Road

BL40QE

Derwent Road

BL49RG

St James Street

BL49RR

Pear Tree Drive

BL49RF

Hardie Avenue

BL49SG

Churchside

BL40AE

Highfield Road

BL40AF

Meadow Walk

BL40PQ

Highfield Road

BL40PU

Devoke Grove

BL40QY

Seathwaite Road

BL40RA

Highfield Road

BL40RE

Kestrel Avenue

BL40QL

Grasmere Avenue

BL40QR

Tern Avenue

BL49PU

George Street

BL40PD

Tig Fold Road

BL49PZ

Parkfield Avenue

BL49QS

Farnworth South

BL49SR

Westland Avenue

BL49RU

Lucas Road

BL40NX

Highfield Road

BL40QB

Thirlmere Grove

BL49QW

Medlock Close

BL40PE

Stanley Road

BL49FS

Century Street

BL40NS

Highfield Road

BL49NH

Crescent Avenue

BL49PP

Farnworth South

BL49RQ

Stewart Avenue

BL49RD

Blindsill Road

BL40RF

Kingfisher Drive

BL49RB

Ramsay Avenue

BL49SX

Tennyson Road

BL40PG

Highfield Road

BL49SH

Buckley Lane

BL40LE

Plodder Lane

BL49PS

Century Lodge

BL40AL

Highfield Road

BL49RH

Tudor Avenue

BL40QG

Derwent Road

BL40RB

Thrush Avenue

BL49PE

Buckley Lane

BL40PJ

Elterwater Road

BL49RJ

George Street

BL49SQ

Stevenson Close

BL40PZ

Coniston Avenue

BL49FQ

Worsley Road

BL49SY

Milton Crescent

BL49PN

Barton Road

BL40NR

Highfield Road

BL49LN

Worsley Road

BL49PH

Buckley Lane

BL49SN

Westland Avenue

BL49FT

Century Street

BL40PY

Windermere Road

BL40QX

Anchor Lane

BL40QQ

Derwent Road

BL49RE

Macdonald Avenue

BL40QZ

Highfield Road

BL40RL

Caldbeck Drive

BL40PF

Tig Fold Road

BL40PT

Hawes Avenue

BL49PJ

Buckley Lane

BL49QU

Harrowby Street

BL49TD

Masefield Drive

BL40RG

Robin Close

BL49SL

St James Street

BL49TE

Wordsworth Avenue

BL40AG

Brindley Close

BL40QF

Eskdale Grove

BL49FP

Blindsill Road

BL49QA

Brookland Avenue

BL49TF

Masefield Drive

BL49SP

Buckley Lane

BL49SS

Woodfield Grove

BL49RA

Ramsay Avenue

BL49TB

Wordsworth Avenue

BL40PS

Crummock Grove

BL40RP

Sandpiper Close

BL49QB

Hillside Avenue

BL49RW

Barton Road

BL49RX

Pear Tree Place

BL49SJ

St James Street

BL49LT

Worsley Road

BL49LX

Worsley Road

BL49SE

Buckley Lane

BL49ND

Greenhill Avenue

BL49QD

Fairfield Road

Data Sources

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