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Prestwich Clough & Rainsough

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About

Prestwich Clough & Rainsough form a significant green corridor in Bury, characterised by a steep-sided wooded valley. The area is centred on Prestwich Clough, a stream that flows through the ravine, with paths following its course. The surrounding slopes are covered in mixed woodland, creating a secluded atmosphere. Rainsough, situated to the east, is primarily a residential district with housing built on the higher ground overlooking the clough.

The landscape is defined by the dramatic topography of the clough itself, a natural feature cutting through the urban area. A network of footpaths allows for access through the woods and along the water. The local community is served by shops and facilities along Bury Old Road. The area's identity is closely tied to this accessible woodland ravine, which provides a distinct natural space within the town's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Prestwich Clough & Rainsough has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough is £49,973 per year. There are 1 schools in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prestwich Clough & Rainsough is home to around 5,686 people, with a population density of about 1,603.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prestwich Clough & Rainsough Population
5,686
Population density
1,603.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.94(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.71(-7%)
Burglary
9.15(+65%)
Public order
8.44(-17%)
Vehicle crime
7.56(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,231
74.41%
Other White
284
4.99%
Pakistani
228
4.01%
African
140
2.46%
Irish
119
2.09%
Total population: 5,686

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,818
39.51%
No qualifications
829
18.02%
Level 3 (A level)
633
13.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
603
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
382
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,601

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
867
36.52%
Owns outright
754
31.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
11.67%
Social rents from council
237
9.98%
Other social rented
194
8.17%
Total households: 2,374

Property prices in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough

Median price£287,500
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £368K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £317 per square foot) in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£432,500£330
Semi-Detached29£290,000£339
Terraced16£265,000£311
Flats3£160,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,975£86,500£190,000£205,000
2017£322,498£58,000£210,600£161,000
2018£287,000£80,000£223,000£185,000
2019£249,750£93,000£229,000£192,000
2020£378,000£237,500£225,000
2021£349,950£110,000£264,500£275,000
2022£340,000£119,000£270,500£273,000
2023£380,000£145,875£243,125£237,500
2024£435,000£137,000£310,000£296,500
2025£408,000£160,000£298,500£280,000
2026£725,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£149£194£190
2017£248£115£226£197
2018£281£128£231£232
2019£253£144£235£209
2020£328£261£242
2021£312£186£289£235
2022£289£195£290£242
2023£351£200£320£248
2024£362£190£317£294
2025£323£252£331£304
2026£360£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prestwich Clough & Rainsough in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Prestwich Clough & Rainsough

Is Prestwich Clough & Rainsough safe?

Prestwich Clough & Rainsough records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough?

The median sale price in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough is £287,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough?

Prestwich Clough & Rainsough has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Prestwich Clough & Rainsough?

Prestwich Clough & Rainsough scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough sits around rank 11,626 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough?

The average household income in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough is around £49,973 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough

M73AG

Riverside Close

M259SD

Hilton Lane

M253HY

Harold Street

M73AF

Kersal Vale Road

M259XW

Rainsough Brow

M259TP

Carr Avenue

M259YT

Kershaw Avenue

M259SZ

Halliwell Road

M259UE

Venwood Road

M259TX

Woodward Road

M73AN

Kersal Vale Road

M259UJ

Bolton Close

M253JX

Farm Hill

M259TF

Pendlebury Close

M259NB

Sandy Lane

M259RS

Butterstile Close

M259UD

Hillcrest Road

M259SU

Rainsough Hill

M259XF

Hilton Lane

M259QB

Shirehills

M259SW

Kersal Road

M259SX

Halliwell Road

M259UF

Venwood Road

M259TD

Swarbrick Drive

M259YZ

Webster Grove

M259XJ

Hilton Lane

M73AJ

St. Mary's

M259XZ

Drinkwater Road

M259XN

The Woodlands

M259TW

Carr Avenue

M253BR

Clough Court

M259RH

Agecroft Road West

M259RY

Sandy Lane

M259XE

Poplar Drive

M253HR

Clifton Road

M253JT

Clifton Road

M259YX

Kershaw Avenue

M253JS

Clough Drive

M259UW

Butterstile Lane

M259XH

Hilton Lane

M259TZ

Woodward Road

M259SY

Halliwell Road

M259XT

Heathlands Drive

M259QA

Broadstone Close

M259UA

Venwood Road

M253JD

Clough Lane

M259UZ

Chapel Walk

M259RW

Ladythorne Avenue

M259SJ

Kersal Road

M253HU

Gardner Road

M259RU

Sandy Lane

M259ST

South Row

M253JJ

Sunny Drive

M253HL

Leach Mews

M259UB

Venwood Road

M259RX

Vale Drive

M259RL

Agecroft Road West

M259SF

Links View

M259TU

Woodward Road

M259TQ

Cawley Avenue

M259TR

Pimlott Grove

M259RJ

School Grove

M259UN

Butterstile Lane

M259GL

Ruskin Road

M73AL

Irwell Drive

M259XY

Halliwell Walk

M259TS

Carr Avenue

M253HJ

Walter Street

M253HE

Arthur Street

M259GJ

St Anns Road

M259GP

Lowther Road

M259XQ

Kersal Road

M259XS

Summerfield Drive

M259UH

Venwood Road

M259AD

Singleton Drive

M253JE

Gardner Road

M259TG

Grundy Avenue

M259RA

Vernon Drive

M259TB

Fitzgerald Close

M259SG

Rainsough Avenue

M259TN

Carlford Grove

M253HG

Clifton Road

M259SR

Chapel Road

M253JA

Leach Street

M259RP

Ladythorn Drive

M259UG

Venwood Road

M259AN

Drinkwater Lodge

M253JG

Clifton Road

M259RD

Sandy Lane

M259XA

Hope Road

M259SE

Spring Vale

M259UL

Butterstile Lane

M253HS

Gardner Road

M259SN

Kersal Road

M253JN

Carmona Drive

M259TE

River View Close

M253HZ

Ernest Street

M259XR

Kersal Road

M259PZ

Ringstone Close

M259PY

Prestwich Hills

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.