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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.

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.