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Ramsbottom

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ramsbottom Population

9,040

Population density

796.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,199

90.69%

Other White

173

1.91%

Bangladeshi

110

1.22%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.92%

Irish

0.86%

Total population: 9,041

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£392,500	£218,650	£330,625	£503,750	£827,000
Flats	16	£131,500	£96,250	£113,750	£152,500	£221,500
Semi-Detached	21	£275,000	£200,000	£250,000	£297,000	£350,000
Terraced	72	£217,309	£160,500	£196,500	£255,000	£294,478

10 years median price trend in Ramsbottom

All postcodes in Ramsbottom

BL09AD

Bridge Street

BL09DZ

Cross Street

BL09HS

Church Close

BL09LG

Nuttall Lane

BL09LJ

Cotswold Close

BL09NE

Hope Street

BL84QS

Holcombe Old Road

BL09HA

Milton Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail