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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. 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 6 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(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.12(+110%)
Public order
27(+168%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.98(+123%)
Burglary
15.13(+172%)
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

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Moorside area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moorside 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 Moorside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£295,000
Flats10£124,250
Semi-Detached37£227,500
Terraced52£161,000

10 years median price trend in Moorside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorside.

All postcodes in Moorside

BL96DL

Bell Lane

BL96EJ

Longfield

BL96LP

St Annes Street

BL96NA

Chesham Road

BL96QB

Fairlands Road

BL96SS

Chesham Road

BL96HA

Chesham Road

BL95EN

Hornby Street

BL95ES

Lime Grove

BL95HW

Burrswood Avenue

BL96EQ

Haslam Street

BL96XE

Halvard Court

BL90RD

Dunster Road

BL95AB

Barcroft Street

BL90FU

Harvard Road

BL96NW

Malvern Avenue

BL95HR

How Lea Drive

BL96JZ

Chesham Fold Road

BL96LN

Hamilton Street

BL96LR

Hanson Street

BL96PB

Woodward Close

BL96SU

Lowes Road

BL95BG

Fernhill Street

BL95BX

Marsden Street

BL95EW

Brunswick Street

BL96DR

Topping Street

BL96LJ

Porritt Street

BL95DX

Argyle Street

BL95DY

Clifton Street

BL96BR

Potter Street

BL96JL

Ferngrove

BL96PQ

Mosley Avenue

BL96QH

Hazelwood Drive

BL96RA

Mather Road

BL90JU

Castlecroft Road

BL95AL

Birch Street

BL96PU

Milbourne Road

BL96DH

Lower Chesham

BL96HR

Chesham Fold Road

BL96JH

Plover Drive

BL96LD

Mossfield Close

BL96PP

Solness Street

BL96FX

Huntley Court

BL95AQ

Moor Street

BL95EG

Hornby Street

BL96EB

Brookshaw Street

BL96HQ

Moorside

BL96HT

Bell Lane

BL96LE

Chesham Fold Road

BL96PX

Milbourne Road

BL96QG

Limefield Brow

BL96QP

Walmersley Road

BL96WD

Fold Mews

BL95DA

Back Walmersley Road West

BL96BY

Massey Street

BL96TQ

Sycamore Drive

BL95BS

Fernhill Street

BL95AW

Cateaton Street

BL96BZ

Percy Street

BL96EX

Hudcar Lane

BL96QW

Spruce Crescent

BL95AX

Russell Street

BL95BE

Every Street

BL95DU

Monmouth Avenue

BL96JG

Kingfisher Drive

BL90AP

Harvard Road

BL90ES

Magdalene Road

BL95AS

Canning Street

BL96EY

Portland Street

BL96NZ

Seedfield Road

BL96PE

Littlewood Avenue

BL95AY

Walmersley Road

BL95BL

Fern Street

BL95EQ

Louis Avenue

BL96ED

Canon Street

BL96JF

Kingfisher Drive

BL96JY

Ferngrove

BL96XD

Wheatfield Close

BL97LP

Rochdale Old Road

BL95BP

Fern Street

BL96EE

St Marks Square

BL96NH

Walmersley Road

BL95AE

Walmersley Road

BL96DB

Brighton Street

BL96LA

Linnet Drive

BL96LS

Chesham Road

BL95EU

Walmersley Road

BL96EP

Chesham Road

BL96PT

Hampton Grove

BL96QT

Walmersley Road

BL95EF

Hornby Street

BL95HJ

Arbour Close

BL96EA

New Vernon Street

BL96LT

Hilton Street

BL96NN

Raymond Avenue

BL95DJ

Walmersley Road

BL95HN

Wolstenholme Avenue

BL96DA

Pearson Street

BL96SG

Severn Close

BL96EG

Hudcar Lane

Data Sources

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