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About

Ramsbottom is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. It lies along the River Irwell, surrounded by the West Pennine Moors, offering easy access to countryside walks and outdoor activities. The town has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, with a weekly market adding to its local character. Its historic railway station and steam trains attract visitors interested in heritage transport.

The area is known for its industrial past, with former mills and factories repurposed for modern use. Ramsbottom hosts annual events like the Black Pudding Throwing Championship and the Ramsbottom Festival, drawing crowds from across the region. Public transport links connect it to Manchester and Bury, making it a practical base for commuters. The blend of rural and urban elements gives Ramsbottom a distinct identity within Greater Manchester.

Area overview

On average Ramsbottom has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ramsbottom is £43,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Ramsbottom: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ramsbottom Population
9,040
Population density
796.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,199
90.69%
Other White
173
1.91%
Bangladeshi
110
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
83
0.92%
Irish
78
0.86%
Total population: 9,041

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,410
34.62%
Owns outright
1,407
34.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
674
16.55%
Social rents from council
264
6.48%
Other social rented
218
5.35%
Total households: 4,073

Property prices in Ramsbottom

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Ramsbottom area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ramsbottom 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 Ramsbottom over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£407,500
Flats18£132,500
Semi-Detached23£284,950
Terraced75£217,500

10 years median price trend in Ramsbottom

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

All postcodes in Ramsbottom

BL00AS

Nuttall Hall Road

BL00BA

Fern Street

BL09ER

Carr Street

BL09FN

King Street

BL09JF

Buchanan Street

BL09JH

Major Street

BL09ZP

Square Street

BL09HB

Ramsbottom

BL09AS

Irwell Street

BL09AL

Irwell Street

BL00DB

Shipper Bottom Lane

BL09DG

Carr Bank Drive

BL09PA

Ramsbottom

BL09WF

Bramble Place

BL95NP

Manchester Road

BL00AY

Peel Brow

BL00DR

Henry Street

BL00EF

Leaches Road

BL09DR

Carr Fold

BL09EG

Carr Street

BL09JY

Ramsbottom

BL84JJ

Spenleach Lane

BL84NR

Moorbottom Road

BL00DG

Bye Road

BL00DS

Millett Street

BL00ER

Whalley Road

BL00PU

Porritt Way

BL09LS

Beechacre

BL09EX

Taper Street

BL09FW

Garden Street

BL09LW

Baker Street

BL00GG

Ramsbottom

BL00AH

Harrison Street

BL00BQ

Ashwood Avenue

BL00EJ

Leaches Road

BL09BE

Prince Street

BL09EA

Albert Street

BL09HT

Back Bridge Street

BL09NU

Frederick Street

BL09PG

Butler Street

BL09QR

Adelaide Street

BL09SQ

Spring Close

BL09YF

Troutbeck Drive

BL09ZN

Iris Street

BL00DW

Higher Fold Lane

BL00FU

Manchester Road

BL00ND

Leaches Road

BL09ED

Rostron Road

BL09ET

Coulthurst Street

BL09JQ

Back Stanley Street

BL09NJ

Alfred Street

BL09NQ

Colling Street

BL09NX

Frederick Street

BL09QE

Cato Street

BL84LY

Cross Lane

BL84NN

Lumb Carr Road

BL09HA

Milton Street

BL00HD

Greenacre Close

BL09BD

Prince Street

BL09JL

Moorsview

BL09JS

Redisher Croft

BL09WJ

Bramble Place

BL84NY

Moor Road

BL00AA

Bury New Road

BL00AD

Harrison Street

BL00BB

Fern Street

BL00BZ

Bury New Road

BL00RZ

Bury Old Road

BL09LR

Nuttall Hall Road

BL09DP

Uppingham Drive

BL09EN

Glen Street

BL09ES

Tanners Street

BL09HU

Smithy Street

BL09JX

Nuttall Lane

BL00DL

Whalley Road

BL00DA

Park Avenue

BL00EP

Whalley Road

BL09AJ

Carr Bank Road

BL09DA

Cedar Crescent

BL09JG

Stanley Street

BL09NL

Ramsbottom

BL09QP

Adelaide Street

BL84LD

Hawkshaw Lane

BL84ND

Rawsons Rake

BL00PP

Great Eaves Road

BL00RX

Bleakholt Road

BL09AT

Smithy Street

BL09AU

Railway Street

BL09EB

Victoria Street

BL09HQ

Eccles Street

BL09HX

Carr Street

BL09JR

Edgar Street West

BL09NS

Ramsbottom

BL09NZ

Alfred Street

BL09BP

Church Street

BL09AE

Carr Street

BL00AZ

Box Street

BL09AN

King Street

BL09DS

Kibboth Crew

BL09FF

Rivington Hall Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.