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About

Holyrood ward lies in the north of Bury town centre, encompassing a mix of residential and commercial zones. The area is primarily defined by its housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Key roads like Rochdale Road and Angouleme Way serve as major thoroughfares, connecting the ward to the wider borough. Residential streets branch off these main routes, with local amenities such as shops and schools integrated into the neighbourhoods.

The ward includes the significant open space of Clarence Park, providing recreational ground for residents. Industrial and business units are situated particularly along the northern edges, near the boundary with Heap Bridge. Holyrood is also home to Bury's central mosque, a prominent community institution located on Parr Lane. The ward's proximity to the town centre means it functions as both a residential district and an access point for central Bury.

Area overview

On average Holyrood has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holyrood is £49,560 per year. There are 4 schools in Holyrood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Holyrood is home to around 11,198 people, with a population density of about 2,508 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holyrood Population
11,198
Population density
2,508 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.29(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.63(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.09(+12%)
Burglary
9.64(+74%)
Vehicle crime
9.64(+61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,569
76.53%
Pakistani
615
5.49%
Other White
530
4.73%
Irish
219
1.96%
Other
191
1.71%
Total population: 11,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,577
38.9%
No qualifications
1,546
16.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,369
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,264
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
753
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 9,195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,773
37.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,722
36.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
725
15.25%
Social rents from council
283
5.95%
Other social rented
153
3.22%
Total households: 4,755

Property prices in Holyrood

Median price£300,120
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £345K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £300,120 (about £319 per square foot) in Holyrood area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holyrood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£385,000£332
Semi-Detached64£317,500£328
Terraced34£256,500£288
Flats4£125,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holyrood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyrood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,000£49,500£175,000£145,000
2017£270,000£62,500£195,000£145,500
2018£295,000£84,500£220,000£169,500
2019£303,000£85,000£220,000£174,250
2020£342,000£65,000£229,950£176,250
2021£350,000£93,250£260,000£200,000
2022£394,000£116,500£280,000£248,000
2023£404,875£98,000£285,500£234,850
2024£362,500£120,000£285,000£239,500
2025£350,000£130,000£314,000£252,550
2026£350,000£145,000£308,500£255,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyrood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyrood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£95£203£164
2017£222£101£206£187
2018£256£132£217£206
2019£267£124£244£208
2020£281£118£240£225
2021£293£127£271£233
2022£337£189£295£293
2023£360£174£305£265
2024£303£184£312£283
2025£331£201£325£299
2026£365£277£322£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyrood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holyrood in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Holyrood

Is Holyrood safe?

Holyrood records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holyrood?

The median sale price in Holyrood is £300,120 (about £319 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Holyrood?

Holyrood has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Holyrood?

Holyrood scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holyrood sits around rank 15,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Holyrood?

The average household income in Holyrood is around £49,560 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holyrood?

Holyrood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Adnan Chaudhry (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Holyrood

M456UL

Tamworth Avenue

M251HH

Heaton Street

M251PR

Bury Old Road

M252NF

Polefield Approach

M456TB

Bury Old Road

M251LZ

Chatsworth Avenue

M252NG

Cuckoo Lane

M251LP

Heywood Road

M253EW

Nursery Road

M456UH

Tamworth Avenue

M251QG

Holyrood Drive

M251LN

Heys View

M456TX

Warwick Avenue

M251GA

Carver Avenue

M252WL

Polefield Grange

M252TD

Cuckoo Lane

M251LD

Heywood Road

M252SD

Mount Pleasant

M456WD

Cuckoo Lane

M456UJ

Penrith Avenue

M252WN

Polefield Hall Road

M456TT

Warwick Avenue

M253BW

Langley Crescent

M253DF

Bury Old Road

M253DY

Cedar Grove

M251HL

Princess Road

M251JD

Wiseman Terrace

M252RG

Mardale Close

M253BY

Poppythorn Lane

M251LA

Heys Road

M251LU

St Austells Drive

M252SU

Simister Lane

M251PD

Holyrood Road

M251PH

Malvern Close

M253EE

Langley Grove

M253DE

Bury Old Road

M251JT

Holyrood

M252GP

Mount Road

M253EN

Nursery Road

M251LS

Orange Hill Road

M244RQ

Heywood Court

M251HW

Naseby Place

M251LT

Noreen Avenue

M456TN

Derby Road

M251QP

Bury Old Road

M251PY

Bury Old Road

M456TJ

Taunton Grove

M251HE

Newtown Mews

M252SP

Church Street West

M253DX

Lime Grove

M252NP

Polefield Circle

M251QB

Heys Road

M252SL

Old Hall Lane

M251LH

Ogwen Drive

M251QD

Holyrood Close

M252RL

Parrenthorn Road

M253EA

Langley Grange

M456NR

Peveril Close

M252QS

Lynton Drive

M251LX

St Austells Drive

M252SJ

Nutt Lane

M252GX

Roseland Drive

M456NS

Peveril Close

M251HP

Heaton Street

M251NN

Chatsworth Avenue

M251HN

Albert Street

M251PW

Muirfield Close

M251HJ

Brandram Road

M456RB

Ferndene Road

M251HX

Bedford Street

M456UQ

Hastings Close

M251LW

Penrhyn Drive

M252RE

Westholme Road

M252GQ

Parkville Road

M251PB

Heys Road

M251LL

Hill Top Avenue

M251HG

Robert Street

M456SB

Kestrel Close

M456UR

Hastings Avenue

M252GN

Polefield Road

M253DG

Nursery Road

M253DS

Ash Grove

M252QQ

Mount Road

M252QT

St Margarets Road

M456TL

Bury Old Road

M252RN

Heywood Road

M252GG

Oldfield Road

M251NE

Glebelands Road

M253DB

Orford Road

M251PA

Willingdon Drive

M252GH

Heywood Road

M252BW

Bridle Road

M252SN

Thornley Road

M251QL

Heys Road

M252QJ

Perrymead

M251ND

Poppythorn Lane

M252QA

Polefield Road

M252QL

Daneshill

M251QE

Kings Close

M252SE

Croft Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.