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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

BL09JT

Edgar Street

BL09LE

Chiltern Road

BL09YE

Coniston Close

BL09YS

Moray Close

BL84NT

Moor Road

BL00AJ

South Street

BL09DX

Callender Street

BL09QJ

Thorpe Street

BL09QL

Carnoustie Drive

BL09RX

Redisher Close

BL09SG

Dalton Close

BL09YB

Buttermere Drive

BL00EQ

Hollins Lane

BL00ES

Whalley Road

BL00AL

Fern Street

BL00BE

Poplar Grove

BL00BL

Cheshire Court

BL09DD

Central Street

BL09EY

Eccles Street

BL09JW

Ajax Street

BL09LU

Nuttall Hall Road

BL09PB

Mary Street

BL09RZ

Park Road

BL84LZ

Holcombe Village

BL84NA

Ramsbottom

BL95NL

Bury New Road

BL09HZ

Ramsbottom

BL09DJ

Ramsbottom

BL00AP

Derby Street

BL00AU

Elm Street

BL00BS

Bridge Street

BL00BX

Ramsbottom

BL09AA

Ramsbottom

BL09BL

Ramsbottom

BL09EE

Iris Street

BL09EJ

Bramworth Avenue

BL09HJ

School Street

BL09LP

Pinners Close

BL09WE

Lansdowne Close

BL84PD

Holcombe Village

BL09AG

Bridge Street

BL09AH

Ramsbottom

BL09BU

Ramsbottom

BL09EL

Albert Street

BL09EP

Cliff Mount

BL09FZ

Back Square Street

BL09LA

St Andrew's Close

BL84NX

Chapel Lane

BL09SA

Redisher Croft

BL00AQ

Derby Street

BL00BG

Ashwood Avenue

BL09QT

Carrwood Hey

BL00DE

Manchester Road

BL00DU

Whalley Road

BL00EH

Church Road

BL09AY

Grants Lane

BL09EH

Heapworth Avenue

BL09HE

Milton Street

BL09BA

Ramsbottom

BL09BS

Paradise Street

BL09DB

Grants Lane

BL09DT

Carr Bank Avenue

BL09EU

Mount Street

BL09FG

Salmesbury Hall Close

BL09JJ

Buchanan Street

BL84NF

Holcombe Old Road

BL84NP

Moorbottom Road

BL84NQ

Holcombe Old Road

BL09GX

Ramsbottom

BL09BW

St Paul's Street

BL09DU

Callender Street

BL09JU

Wilds Place

BL09PN

Carrwood Hey

BL09QQ

Stone Close

BL00EL

Millhouse Street

BL00DF

Ramsbottom

BL00DH

Manchester Road

BL09HR

Young Street

BL09NP

Holden Avenue

BL09BH

Old Ground Street

BL09EF

Conway Close

BL09JD

Spring Street

BL09JE

Garnett Street

BL00AR

Bury New Road

BL09AF

Central Street

BL09FB

Hazelhurst Close

BL09JN

Garnett Street

BL09NH

Holt Street West

BL09NT

Simms Close

BL09HD

Rake

BL00BJ

Fir Street

BL00DX

Rock Street

BL09AZ

Kay Brow

BL09EQ

Ducie Street

BL09JP

Milk Street

BL09ND

Dorothy Street

BL09WH

Silvermere Close

BL09XP

Tagg Wood View

BL09NB

Grants Lane

BL00DZ

Richard Street

Data Sources

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