Area360 logo

Find postcode

Ramsbottom

Interactive map displaying Ramsbottom

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

BL09BR

Athol Street

BL09DZ

Cross Street

BL09GB

Square Street

BL09HS

Church Close

BL09LG

Nuttall Lane

BL09NE

Hope Street

BL84QS

Holcombe Old Road

BL84NS

Moorbottom Road

Data Sources

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