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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.

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.