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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

BL95BB

Hornby Street

BL96ES

Beech Grove Close

BL96JB

Norman Street

BL96LY

Chesham Road

BL96NL

Linton Avenue

BL96DF

Bell Lane

BL96ET

Bedford Street

BL96LL

Walmersley Road

BL95ET

Limefield Road

BL95EZ

Walmersley Road

BL95HT

Burrs Lea Close

BL96AD

Badger Street

BL96EU

Chester Street

BL96JE

Kestrel Drive

BL95BN

Back Hornby Street West

BL95HF

Spinney Drive

BL96HH

Bridge Street

BL96HY

Huntley Mount Road

BL96PN

Greymont Road

BL96PW

Lowes Road

BL96LG

Griffin Close

BL95DE

Walmersley Road

BL96EN

Oram Street

BL96QJ

Threshfield Close

BL95DG

The Drive

BL96HJ

Porritt Street

BL95DQ

The Avenue

BL96WF

Barlow Close

BL96GB

Back Chesham Road South

BL96NP

Mostyn Avenue

BL96PF

Sunny Avenue

BL96TJ

Mather Road

BL96DN

Scholars Way

BL96GD

Greenbrook Street

BL96BX

Chesham Crescent

BL90LU

Chamberhall Street

BL95BA

Hornby Street

BL95HL

Eastham Avenue

BL96HN

Halsall Close

BL96JA

Huntley Mount Road

BL96QD

Northfield Road

BL96NG

Milner Avenue

BL95DP

The Drive

BL95HB

Newton Street

BL96BS

Villiers Street

BL95AF

Buckley Street

BL95AR

Vernon Street

BL95ED

Marquis Avenue

BL96LU

Ruth Street

BL96NB

Halstead Street

BL96PD

Seedfield Road

BL96AG

Bridge Street

BL96DX

Walmersley Road

BL96EL

Chesham Road

BL96HE

Clarence Close

BL95HE

Copse Drive

BL96HD

Hudcar Lane

BL96LW

Dawson Street

BL96XB

Cornfield Close

BL95DZ

Porter Street

BL96ER

Danesmoor Drive

BL96PJ

Lowes Road

BL96YA

Chester Street

BL95AT

Regent Street

BL96QR

Limefield Brow

BL96UN

Castle Hill Road

BL96FW

St Marks Square

BL96NY

Parkinson Street

BL95DF

Walmersley Road

BL95DL

The Drive

BL95EJ

Denton Street

BL95ER

Walmersley Road

BL95EY

Walmersley Road

BL96BU

Kay Street

BL96EW

Garston Street

BL96LB

Dove Drive

BL96LH

Hawk Close

BL96NE

Delamere Street

BL96AQ

Bright Street

BL96AW

Badger Street

BL95AZ

Eldon Street

BL95DN

West Drive

BL96FY

Danesmoor Drive

BL96QA

Fairlands Road

BL95AN

Walmersley Road

BL96BQ

Kay Street

BL96WG

Derby Court

BL97LN

Coppice Street

BL95HD

Arley Avenue

BL95DW

West Drive

BL96NF

Mafeking Avenue

BL96ST

Chesham Road

BL96TN

Chestnut Drive

BL95BR

Fernhill Street

BL95EB

Victor Avenue

BL96JD

Thrush Drive

BL96NQ

Royal Avenue

BL96QF

Walmersley Road

BL96DY

New Cateaton Street

BL96GF

Blossom Walk

Data Sources

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