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Moorside

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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.

All postcodes in Moorside

BL95HE

Copse Drive

BL95EY

Walmersley Road

BL95DD

School Brow

BL95AW

Cateaton Street

BL96ER

Danesmoor Drive

BL96XE

Halvard Court

BL95HA

Purdon Street

BL95BN

Back Hornby Street West

BL95EH

Rake Street

BL95AU

Raven Street

BL95DX

Argyle Street

BL96PS

Halvard Avenue

BL95DQ

The Avenue

BL96LW

Dawson Street

BL95DZ

Porter Street

BL95BR

Fernhill Street

BL96XB

Cornfield Close

BL95AR

Vernon Street

BL96QD

Northfield Road

BL95HS

Southfield Avenue

BL96ED

Canon Street

BL96DR

Topping Street

BL96LE

Chesham Fold Road

BL96ET

Bedford Street

BL96WF

Barlow Close

BL95DW

West Drive

BL96LA

Linnet Drive

BL95EW

Brunswick Street

BL96AB

Back Moorgate West

BL96NX

Walmersley Road

BL96NN

Raymond Avenue

BL96NP

Mostyn Avenue

BL96ST

Chesham Road

BL96WD

Fold Mews

BL95HT

Burrs Lea Close

BL96NQ

Royal Avenue

BL97LN

Coppice Street

BL96HE

Clarence Close

BL96NW

Malvern Avenue

BL95DG

The Drive

BL96LJ

Porritt Street

BL96NZ

Seedfield Road

BL96EE

St Marks Square

BL95DH

Milner Avenue

BL96DB

Brighton Street

BL95DN

West Drive

BL96SU

Lowes Road

BL95AE

Walmersley Road

BL96LU

Ruth Street

BL96XD

Wheatfield Close

BL96HD

Hudcar Lane

BL96LH

Hawk Close

BL90ES

Magdalene Road

BL95ED

Marquis Avenue

BL96PH

Talbot Grove

BL96EU

Chester Street

BL96NG

Milner Avenue

BL95BP

Fern Street

BL96PW

Lowes Road

BL96PY

Halvard Avenue

BL96QA

Fairlands Road

BL96JF

Kingfisher Drive

BL96SS

Chesham Road

BL96FY

Danesmoor Drive

BL96NT

Moorside

BL95DY

Clifton Street

BL95AT

Regent Street

BL95AY

Walmersley Road

BL96NF

Mafeking Avenue

BL96JN

Ferngrove

BL96DN

Scholars Way

BL96YA

Chester Street

BL95AX

Russell Street

BL95HN

Wolstenholme Avenue

BL96BZ

Percy Street

BL96PT

Hampton Grove

BL96LN

Hamilton Street

BL96WH

Kenyon Crescent

BL96HA

Chesham Road

BL96NR

Halstead Walk

BL96HH

Bridge Street

BL95ER

Walmersley Road

BL96TQ

Sycamore Drive

BL95EJ

Denton Street

BL96PA

Wooded Close

BL95HB

Newton Street

BL96PU

Milbourne Road

BL95BB

Hornby Street

BL95AB

Barcroft Street

BL96WG

Derby Court

BL95AQ

Moor Street

BL96EW

Garston Street

BL96DP

Walmersley Road

BL95HL

Eastham Avenue

BL96DY

New Cateaton Street

BL96QH

Hazelwood Drive

BL96BT

Kay Street

BL96LY

Chesham Road

BL96LP

St Annes Street

BL96LX

Lathom Street

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.