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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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £234,800 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
Flats16£131,500
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

BL09NS

Peel Avenue

BL09NZ

Alfred Street

BL00AZ

Peel Brow

BL09AE

Carr Street

BL09DS

Springwood Street

BL09FF

Smithills Hall Close

BL09LE

Nuttall Lane

BL09YE

Coniston Close

BL09YS

Moray Close

BL84NT

Moor Road

BL09AN

King Street

BL09BP

Church Street

BL09JT

Edgar Street

BL09SG

Dalton Close

BL00AJ

South Street

BL09DX

Callender Street

BL09QL

Carnoustie Drive

BL09RX

Redisher Close

BL09YB

Windermere Drive

BL00AL

Peel Brow

BL00BL

Cheshire Court

BL00EQ

Hollins Lane

BL00ES

Whalley Road

BL09RZ

Park Road

BL84LZ

Holcombe Village

BL95NL

Manchester Road

BL00BE

Poplar Grove

BL09DD

Central Street

BL09EY

Tanners Croft

BL09JW

Garnett Street

BL09LU

Nuttall Hall Road

BL09PB

Mary Street

BL84NA

Alba Street

BL09AA

Ramsbottom

BL09DJ

Ramsbottom Lane

BL00AU

Peel Brow

BL00BS

Bridge Street

BL00BX

Holcombe View

BL09EE

Rostron Road

BL84PD

Helmshore Road

BL09HZ

Verna Street

BL00AP

Earl Street

BL09BL

Ramsbottom

BL09EJ

Bramworth Avenue

BL09HJ

School Street

BL09LP

Pinners Close

BL09WE

Lansdowne Close

BL09AH

Grant Mews

BL09EL

Albert Street

BL09EP

Cliff Mount

BL00AQ

Derby Street

BL00BG

Fir Street

BL00DE

Whalley Road

BL09EH

Heapworth Avenue

BL09AG

Bridge Street

BL09BU

Ramsbottom Lane

BL09FZ

Back Square Street

BL09LA

St Andrews Close

BL84NX

Moor Road

BL09SA

Holcombe Brook

BL00DU

Meadow Lane

BL00EH

Church Road

BL09AY

Kay Brow

BL09QT

Carrwood Hey

BL09DT

Springwood Street

BL09DB

Grants Lane

BL09EU

Mount Street

BL09JJ

Queen Street

BL84NF

Holcombe Old Road

BL84NQ

Holcombe Old Road

BL09BA

Ramsbottom

BL09BS

Paradise Street

BL09FG

Salmesbury Hall Close

BL84NP

Moorbottom Road

BL09DU

Callender Street

BL09JU

Wilds Place

BL09PN

Carrwood Hey

BL09QQ

Stone Close

BL09BW

St Pauls Street

BL09GX

Tib Street

BL00DH

Manchester Road

BL09BH

Old Ground Street

BL09EF

Earl Road

BL09JE

Bolton Street

BL09HR

Young Street

BL00DF

Ramsbottom

BL00EL

Millhouse Street

BL09JD

Bolton Street

BL09NP

Tower Avenue

BL09NT

Sims Close

BL09FB

Hazelhurst Close

BL00AR

Bury New Road

BL09AF

Central Street

BL09JN

Garnett Street

BL09NH

Holt Street West

BL00DX

Rock Street

BL09EQ

Ducie Street

BL09JP

Nuttall Lane

BL09WH

Silvermere Close

BL00BJ

Fir Street

Data Sources

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