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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

BL96PZ

Hillside Crescent

BL95HS

Southfield Avenue

BL96FT

Geoffrey Street

BL96JQ

Swallow Drive

BL96NS

Greenbrook Close

BL96PY

Halvard Avenue

BL96QE

Walmersley Road

BL95HA

Purdon Street

BL96NX

Walmersley Road

BL96DU

Richard Burch Street

BL96LX

Lathom Street

BL96ND

Duckworth Street

BL96NR

Halstead Walk

BL96PA

Wooded Close

BL96PR

Sefton Street

BL96WE

Langdale Mews

BL95BT

Barcroft Street

BL95DR

Hornby Street

BL95EA

Avondale Avenue

BL96DP

Walmersley Road

BL96JN

Ferngrove

BL96QS

Limefield Brow

BL96QU

Mather Road

BL95DD

School Brow

BL95EE

Athlone Avenue

BL96AB

Back Moorgate West

BL96AH

Brook Street

BL96LQ

Falcon Close

BL96PL

Sefton Drive

BL96QN

Back Walmersley Road East

BL95AU

Raven Street

BL95DH

Milner Avenue

BL95DT

Birley Street

BL96BT

Kay Street

BL96PS

Halvard Avenue

BL95BJ

Todd Street

BL95BY

Woodfields Retail Park

BL96JJ

Wren Drive

BL95DS

Hornby Street

BL95HP

Lostock Drive

BL96NJ

Mosley Avenue

BL96PH

Talbot Grove

BL96QQ

Limefield Brow

BL95BQ

Park Road

BL95HH

Plumpton Drive

BL96DT

Taylor Street

BL96GE

Back Haslam Street

BL96WH

Kenyon Crescent

BL95EH

Rake Street

BL95HG

Arley Avenue

BL95HQ

Woodman Drive

BL96NT

Moorside

BL96QL

Waterfield Close

Data Sources

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