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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.

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.