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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
7/10
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
33.77(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.71(-10%)
Burglary
9.15(+64%)
Public order
8.44(-16%)
Vehicle crime
7.56(+25%)
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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £638,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prestwich Clough & Rainsough 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 Prestwich Clough & Rainsough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£408,000
Flats1£162,000
Semi-Detached21£310,000
Terraced21£280,000

10 years median price trend in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough.

All postcodes in Prestwich Clough & Rainsough

M259RN

Knowle Drive

M259TF

Pendlebury Close

M259AN

Drinkwater Lodge

M259SR

Chapel Road

M259SN

Kersal Road

M253HZ

Ernest Street

M253JH

Mountside Crescent

M253JS

Clough Drive

M259PY

Prestwich Hills

M259RL

Agecroft Road West

M259SP

Roman Road

M253JN

Carmona Drive

M253HT

Mellor Street

M73AH

Bankside Close

M259AD

Singleton Drive

M259QN

Ruskin Road

M259RD

Sandy Lane

M259YQ

Rainsough Close

M259UD

Hillcrest Road

M259UW

Butterstile Lane

M259SH

Sandylands Drive

M259SY

Halliwell Road

M259XD

Rowany Close

M259XJ

Hilton Lane

M259PZ

Ringstone Close

M259SJ

Kersal Road

M73AF

Kersal Vale Road

M73AJ

St. Mary's

M259UJ

Bolton Close

M253HE

Arthur Street

M259XA

Hope Road

M259XU

Roman Road

M253ES

Woodland View

M259NA

Sandy Lane

M259GL

Ruskin Road

M253JT

Clifton Road

M259XN

The Woodlands

M259TD

Swarbrick Drive

M259TY

Woodward Road

M253HG

Clifton Road

M253JX

Farm Hill

M259SW

Kersal Road

M259SZ

Halliwell Road

M259TX

Woodward Road

M259GZ

Agecroft Road East

M259QA

Broadstone Close

M253JL

Clough Drive

M253JP

Clifton Road

M259RE

Agecroft Road West

M259TL

Lynmouth Court

M259SG

Rainsough Avenue

M259YP

Gale Road

M259UL

Butterstile Lane

M259SQ

Chapel Road

M259UP

Butterstile Lane

M259XE

Poplar Drive

M73AS

Kersal Wood Avenue

M73AG

Riverside Close

M259XQ

Kersal Road

M259XS

Summerfield Drive

M259TP

Carr Avenue

M259TR

Pimlott Grove

M259UF

Venwood Road

M253HU

Gardner Road

M259LS

Ruskin Crescent

M259YZ

Webster Grove

M259QB

Shirehills

M259SE

Spring Vale

M259TG

Grundy Avenue

M259UH

Venwood Road

M259SX

Halliwell Road

M259TU

Woodward Road

M457JZ

Buckley Lane

M259TA

Carr Avenue

M259NB

Sandy Lane

M259PH

Butterstile Close

M259SB

Heathlands Drive

M259SL

Kersal Close

M457QJ

Philips Park

M259RH

Agecroft Road West

M259UA

Venwood Road

M259TE

River View Close

M253HS

Gardner Road

M73AN

Kersal Vale Road

M253HJ

Walter Street

M259UZ

Chapel Walk

M259UE

Venwood Road

M253HH

Herbert Street

M259ST

South Row

M259YF

Headlands Drive

M259RJ

School Grove

M259RY

Sandy Lane

M259SU

Rainsough Hill

M259UN

Butterstile Lane

M253HR

Clifton Road

M259RF

Agecroft Road West

M73AL

Irwell Drive

M259SD

Hilton Lane

M259TB

Fitzgerald Close

M259XH

Hilton Lane

Data Sources

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