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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.

Data Sources

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