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About

Ramsbottom is a market town situated along the River Irwell in the foothills of the West Pennine Moors. Its landscape is defined by steep, wooded valleys and open moorland, with the prominent Peel Tower monument standing on Holcombe Hill. The town centre retains a mix of traditional stone architecture and independent shops lining its main streets.

The East Lancashire Railway heritage line operates directly through the town, with steam and diesel services running from Ramsbottom station. Local industry historically centred on textile mills and paper making, evidence of which remains in converted buildings. The area is known for its annual black pudding throwing competition, which draws visitors to the market square.

Area overview

On average Ramsbottom has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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 per household in Ramsbottom is £50,214 per year. There are 5 schools in Ramsbottom: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ramsbottom is home to around 9,040 people, with a population density of about 796.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ramsbottom Population
9,040
Population density
796.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.78(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.5(-27%)
Burglary
8.08(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(-12%)
Public order
7.85(-22%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,796
37.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,170
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,119
15.14%
No qualifications
1,096
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,391

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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £234,400 in Ramsbottom area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,000,000.

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
Detached22£392,500
Flats17£130,000
Semi-Detached21£275,000
Terraced72£217,309

10 years median price trend in Ramsbottom

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

All postcodes in Ramsbottom

BL00ED

Whalley Road

BL84NG

Holcombe Old Road

BL00EA

Bank Street

BL09YQ

Irwell Street

BL00GN

Cunliffe Street

BL00DQ

Bamford Road

BL84PA

Helmshore Road

BL00BA

Fern Street

BL09ER

Manor Street

BL09JF

Buchanan Street

BL09HD

The Rake

BL09HE

Foot Oth' Rake

BL09QJ

Thorpe Street

BL00AS

Nuttall Hall Road

BL09FN

King Street

BL09JH

Major Street

BL09ZP

Square Street

BL00DB

Shipperbottom Lane

BL09AL

Railway Street

BL09DG

Carr Bank Drive

BL09WF

Bramble Place

BL00AY

Peel Brow

BL00DR

Henry Street

BL09DR

Kibboth Crew

BL95NP

Manchester Road

BL09JY

Ramsbottom

BL84JJ

Spenleach Lane

BL84NR

Moorbottom Road

BL09AS

Irwell Street

BL09PA

Back Alfred Street

BL00EF

Whalley Road

BL09EG

Carr Street

BL00PU

Stubbins Lane

BL09EX

Taper Street

BL09FW

Garden Street

BL00DG

Whalley Road

BL00DS

Spring Street

BL00ER

Whalley Road

BL09LS

Beechacre

BL09LW

Baker Street

BL00AH

Harrison Street

BL00BQ

Ashwood Avenue

BL00EJ

Leaches Road

BL09EA

Albert Street

BL09NU

Bolton Road West

BL09PG

Butler Street

BL09YF

Troutbeck Drive

BL00GG

Old Farm Lane

BL09BE

Square Street

BL09HT

Market Place

BL09QR

Holcombe Lee

BL09SQ

Spring Close

BL09ZN

Iris Street

BL00DW

Higher Fold Lane

BL00FU

Fletcher Close

BL00ND

Sheep Hey

BL09NJ

Hillside Road

BL84NN

Lumb Carr Road

BL09ED

Victoria Street

BL09ET

Coulthurst Street

BL09JQ

Spring Street

BL09NQ

George Road

BL09NX

Frederick Street

BL09QE

Cato Street

BL84LY

Cross Lane

BL09BD

Scotland Place

BL09JL

Thelma Street

BL84NY

Moor Road

BL00HD

Green Acre Close

BL09JS

Redisher Croft

BL09WJ

Bramble Place

BL00BB

Fern Street

BL00BZ

Bury New Road

BL09EN

Wood Top

BL09ES

Tanners Street

BL09HU

Bolton Street

BL00AD

Harrison Street

BL00AA

Peel Brow

BL00RZ

Bury Old Road

BL09DP

Uppingham Drive

BL09JX

Nuttall Lane

BL09LR

Nuttall Hall Cottages

BL00DA

Park Avenue

BL00EP

Whalley Road

BL09AJ

Market Place

BL09DA

Cedar Crescent

BL84LD

Hawkshaw Lane

BL09NL

Woodside Drive

BL00DL

Whalley Road

BL09JG

Stanley Street

BL09QP

Adelaide Street

BL84ND

Rawsons Rake

BL00PP

Stubbins Lane

BL00RX

Bury Old Road

BL09AU

Railway Street

BL09EB

Victoria Street

BL09HQ

Eccles Street

BL09AT

Smithy Street

BL09HX

Bolton Street

BL09JR

Winifred Street

Data Sources

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