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About

Moorside ward lies in the north of Bury, bordering the open countryside of the Irwell Valley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, including inter-war semis and more recent developments. Its landscape is defined by several green spaces, with the large Philips Park and the recreational grounds around Elton Reservoir offering local amenities for walking and leisure. The ward is also home to a significant industrial estate near the M66 motorway, providing local employment.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and services concentrated along the main thoroughfares like Rochdale Old Road. A notable local landmark is the historic Elton Reservoir, a large body of water originally created to supply the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, which now forms a focal point for birdwatching and fishing. The ward's position provides a transition from the urban centre of Bury towards the more rural townships of Tottington and Ramsbottom.

Area overview

On average Moorside has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moorside is £40,329 per year. There are 4 schools in Moorside: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moorside is home to around 11,964 people, with a population density of about 2,734.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moorside Population
11,964
Population density
2,734.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.14(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.12(+118%)
Public order
27(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.98(+122%)
Burglary
15.13(+173%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,105
67.76%
Pakistani
2,174
18.18%
Other White
362
3.03%
African
301
2.52%
Other Asian
150
1.25%
Total population: 11,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,446
26.04%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,346
24.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,388
14.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,352
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,032
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 9,392

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,348
27.23%
Owns outright
1,323
26.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
966
19.52%
Social rents from council
707
14.28%
Other social rented
406
8.2%
Total households: 4,950

Property prices in Moorside

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £225K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £417,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moorside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£327,500£224
Semi-Detached35£225,000£239
Terraced56£162,000£185
Flats9£123,500£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moorside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£92,500£130,250£88,000
2017£228,750£97,000£148,500£114,500
2018£225,000£94,000£158,500£110,000
2019£243,500£90,000£165,000£108,000
2020£247,500£80,000£176,250£114,000
2021£256,500£106,000£190,000£125,000
2022£260,000£116,250£215,000£137,500
2023£273,500£131,000£200,000£150,000
2024£295,000£123,250£220,000£150,500
2025£327,500£123,500£225,000£164,000
2026£390,000£124,625£215,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£125£163£102
2017£155£150£163£110
2018£222£160£166£121
2019£236£135£199£125
2020£231£147£179£128
2021£248£163£212£142
2022£293£192£208£151
2023£285£201£223£176
2024£306£191£248£167
2025£319£178£240£186
2026£201£205£237£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Moorside

Is Moorside safe?

Moorside records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Moorside?

The median sale price in Moorside is £178,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Moorside?

Moorside has 4 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Moorside?

Moorside scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Moorside sits around rank 6,180 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 Moorside?

The average household income in Moorside is around £40,329 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Moorside?

Moorside is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sandra Walmsley (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Moorside

BL96GF

Blossom Walk

BL96UN

Castle Hill Road

BL96EA

New Vernon Street

BL96ES

Beech Grove Close

BL96DX

Walmersley Road

BL95DR

Hornby Street

BL96LQ

Falcon Close

BL96EG

Hudcar Lane

BL95HH

Plumpton Drive

BL96JY

Ferngrove

BL96QJ

Threshfield Close

BL96DF

Bell Lane

BL95DJ

Walmersley Road

BL96QT

Walmersley Road

BL96NA

Chesham Road

BL95AS

Canning Street

BL95EU

Walmersley Road

BL96EY

Portland Street

BL96LL

Walmersley Road

BL96PB

Woodward Close

BL95HF

Spinney Drive

BL95DT

Birley Street

BL96QG

Limefield Brow

BL96HQ

Moorside

BL96FW

St Marks Square

BL96QR

Limefield Brow

BL96EJ

Longfield

BL96HR

Chesham Fold Road

BL95EQ

Louis Avenue

BL96EL

Chesham Road

BL96QS

Limefield Brow

BL96DA

Pearson Street

BL96QP

Walmersley Road

BL95BG

Fernhill Street

BL95DP

The Drive

BL96QQ

Limefield Brow

BL96DL

Bell Lane

BL96HY

Huntley Mount Road

BL96JB

Norman Street

BL96QN

Back Walmersley Road East

BL96LB

Dove Drive

BL96EQ

Haslam Street

BL95EE

Athlone Avenue

BL96PQ

Mosley Avenue

BL96QW

Spruce Crescent

BL95HW

Burrswood Avenue

BL96NH

Walmersley Road

BL95HP

Lostock Drive

BL96JH

Plover Drive

BL95BJ

Todd Street

BL96QE

Walmersley Road

BL95BX

Marsden Street

BL96FT

Geoffrey Street

BL96EN

Oram Street

BL96LG

Griffin Close

BL96NB

Halstead Street

BL96JJ

Wren Drive

BL96TN

Chestnut Drive

BL97LP

Rochdale Old Road

BL95BT

Barcroft Street

BL96AH

Brook Street

BL96BS

Villiers Street

BL96PZ

Hillside Crescent

BL96ND

Duckworth Street

BL95BS

Fernhill Street

BL96JL

Ferngrove

BL95DL

The Drive

BL95BA

Hornby Street

BL95HJ

Arbour Close

BL96JA

Huntley Mount Road

BL96PX

Milbourne Road

BL96NY

Parkinson Street

BL95EA

Avondale Avenue

BL96DU

Richard Burch Street

BL96EP

Chesham Road

BL95BL

Fern Street

BL96DH

Lower Chesham

BL95BE

Every Street

BL95BQ

Park Road

BL96QU

Mather Road

BL96NE

Delamere Street

BL96JZ

Chesham Fold Road

BL96PN

Greymont Road

BL96EX

Hudcar Lane

BL96EB

Brookshaw Street

BL96NJ

Mosley Avenue

BL96FX

Huntley Court

BL95EG

Hornby Street

BL96SG

Severn Close

BL95DU

Monmouth Avenue

BL96BQ

Kay Street

BL90JU

Castlecroft Road

BL95AZ

Eldon Street

BL95AN

Walmersley Road

BL96HN

Halsall Close

BL95DA

Back Walmersley Road West

BL96AQ

Bright Street

BL96GD

Greenbrook Street

BL96BX

Chesham Crescent

BL96JQ

Swallow Drive

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.