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Pilkington Park

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About

Pilkington Park ward is situated in the northern part of the Bury metropolitan borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including interwar semis-detached homes and more modern developments. Its layout is defined by established, leafy streets and several local green spaces that provide recreational areas for residents. The ward is served by local shopping parades offering essential day-to-day services and amenities for the community.

The ward's identity is closely linked to the sizable Pilkington Park itself, a central green lung with sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths. The park hosts regular community events and football matches, acting as a social hub. Nearby, the terrain slopes gently towards the Kirklees Valley, offering glimpses of the wider Pennine landscape. Public transport connections provide links to Bury town centre and beyond, supporting the area's role as a settled suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Pilkington Park has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pilkington Park is £50,828 per year. There are 2 schools in Pilkington Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pilkington Park is home to around 9,884 people, with a population density of about 1,378.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pilkington Park Population
9,884
Population density
1,378.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.78(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.67(+70%)
Public order
18.41(+82%)
Other theft
15.58(+136%)
Burglary
14.27(+156%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,680
77.72%
Other White
488
4.94%
Pakistani
397
4.02%
Other
357
3.61%
Indian
208
2.1%
Total population: 9,882

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,365
41.19%
No qualifications
1,256
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,208
14.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,077
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 8,169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,864
44.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,484
35.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
13.27%
Social rents from council
129
3.06%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.01%
Total households: 4,220

Property prices in Pilkington Park

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £313,000 in Pilkington Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,921 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pilkington Park 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 Pilkington Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£480,000
Flats17£162,000
Semi-Detached32£305,000
Terraced16£250,500

10 years median price trend in Pilkington Park

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

All postcodes in Pilkington Park

M457LH

Ringley Road

M457FX

Pilkington Park

M457RY

Westbourne Avenue

M457NT

Ringley Park

M457FT

Wilton Street

M457GT

Park Lane

M457SW

Spring Avenue

M457UY

Higher Lane

M457EZ

Higher Lane

M457PY

Philips Drive

M458GW

Bury New Road

BL98DP

Lavenham Close

M457HA

Phillips Place

M456QA

Nuttall Avenue

M457HF

Stanley Drive

M457QW

Old Hall Road

M457TH

Thorp Street

M457HW

Birch Avenue

M457LL

Ringley Road

M457LT

Ganton Avenue

M457RA

Cross Street

M457SU

Bury New Road

M457TD

Bradshaw Avenue

M458GH

Pilkington Park

M457EU

Wilton Street

M457GH

Park Lane

M457GQ

Wentworth Avenue

M457GZ

Lily Hill Street

M457PQ

Rochford Avenue

M457ST

Wood Grove

M457LQ

Ten Acre Drive

M457PG

Hawkstone Avenue

M457PX

Park Lane

M457UW

Lily Hill Street

M457XQ

Ringley Road

M456HE

Pilkington Park

M457BL

Acorn Close

M457JB

Lily Hill Street

M457TT

South Avenue

M457GL

Hillingdon Road

M457JL

Stand Close

M457ND

Meadow Croft

M457RG

Radcliffe New Road

M457GW

Sunningdale Avenue

M457PN

Standmoor Road

BL98DR

Highfield Lane

M457DJ

Kings Avenue

M457EG

Bury New Road

M457HZ

Ryecroft

M457LF

Ringley Drive

M457TG

Clarkes Hill

M457TR

Sergeants Lane

M457FL

Bury New Road

M457SF

Hillside Avenue

M457LY

Higher Croft

M457NZ

Pinfold Court

BL98DX

Kirkman Street

M457JQ

Dales Lane

M456GF

Morley Street

M457QL

Park Lane

M457SP

Lily Hill Street

M457AG

Sefton Street

M457DR

Ringley Drive

M457JH

Ringley Road

M457PB

Park Lane

M457UZ

Higher Lane

M457WE

Higher Lane

M457EY

Higher Lane

M457LP

Ten Acre Drive

M457PH

Pilkington Park

M457QX

Radcliffe New Road

M457QY

Wingate Drive

M457TL

Old Hall Lane

M457UN

Greystoke Crescent

M457HD

Needham Court

M457RT

Spring Grove

M457RW

Radcliffe New Road

M457TW

Philips Park Road West

M457EX

Egerton Road

M457FY

Higher Lane

M457JN

Dales Lane

M457RU

Clough Grove

M457WH

Higher Lane

M457JR

Avondale Road

M457JW

Old Hall Lane

M457SS

Mansion Avenue

M457UP

North View

BL98DS

Middleton Drive

M457HH

Westlands

M457JD

East Avenue

M457JJ

Park Lane

M457PS

Rochford Avenue

M457TU

Radcliffe New Road

M457UB

Bellerby Close

M456AB

Bury New Road

M457QH

Parkstone Avenue

M457EA

Pilkington Park

M261SE

Holcombe Grove

M457FP

Cedar Avenue

M456QZ

Nuttall Mews

Data Sources

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