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About

Ramsbottom ward sits within the wider Ramsbottom town area, positioned along the River Irwell in the northern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. The terrain includes both the valley floor and surrounding upland slopes, contributing to a mix of residential and green spaces. Its layout is shaped by the main transport routes that follow the river valley, connecting it to other settlements.

A defining local landmark is the Peel Tower monument on Holcombe Hill, which overlooks the ward. The area's industrial heritage is visible in its converted mill buildings, now often used for other purposes. Local commerce is focused along the central shopping streets and market area, serving the community's day-to-day needs.

Area overview

On average Ramsbottom has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ramsbottom is £51,980 per year. There are 7 schools in Ramsbottom: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ramsbottom is home to around 11,683 people, with a population density of about 873.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ramsbottom Population
11,683
Population density
873.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.08(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(-11%)
Burglary
8.73(+58%)
Public order
7.62(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,715
91.71%
Other White
197
1.69%
Bangladeshi
110
0.94%
Irish
97
0.83%
Pakistani
93
0.8%
Total population: 11,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,757
39.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,543
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,442
15.09%
No qualifications
1,304
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
796
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 9,559

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,882
36.95%
Owns outright
1,861
36.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
735
14.43%
Social rents from council
285
5.59%
Other social rented
222
4.36%
Total households: 5,094

Property prices in Ramsbottom

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £248,700 in Ramsbottom area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £950,000.

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
Detached40£401,250
Flats15£135,000
Semi-Detached23£270,000
Terraced83£220,000

10 years median price trend in Ramsbottom

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

All postcodes in Ramsbottom

BL00AS

Nuttall Hall Road

BL00BA

Fern Street

BL09ER

Manor Street

BL09JH

Major Street

BL09SD

Croftlands

BL09ZP

Square Street

BL95LZ

Manchester Road

BL95NH

Manchester Road

BL09JF

Buchanan Street

BL09FN

King Street

BL00DB

Shipperbottom Lane

BL09AL

Railway Street

BL09DG

Carr Bank Drive

BL09HB

Douglas Street

BL09WF

Bramble Place

BL09AS

Irwell Street

BL09PA

Back Alfred Street

BL00AY

Peel Brow

BL00DR

Henry Street

BL00EF

Whalley Road

BL09DR

Kibboth Crew

BL09EG

Carr Street

BL09HW

Raylees

BL09LL

Cheviot Close

BL09YP

Brooks Bottom Close

BL84NE

Boothwood Stile

BL84JJ

Spenleach Lane

BL09JY

Ramsbottom

BL84NR

Moorbottom Road

BL95NP

Manchester Road

BL00DG

Whalley Road

BL00DS

Spring Street

BL00ER

Whalley Road

BL00PU

Stubbins Lane

BL09EX

Taper Street

BL09FW

Garden Street

BL09LS

Beechacre

BL09SB

Royal Gardens

BL00AH

Harrison Street

BL00BQ

Ashwood Avenue

BL00GG

Old Farm Lane

BL09BE

Square Street

BL09EA

Albert Street

BL09HT

Market Place

BL09NU

Bolton Road West

BL09PG

Butler Street

BL09PR

Dora Street

BL09QR

Holcombe Lee

BL09SQ

Spring Close

BL09YN

Palmerston Close

BL09YF

Troutbeck Drive

BL00EJ

Leaches Road

BL09ZN

Iris Street

BL00DW

Higher Fold Lane

BL00FU

Fletcher Close

BL00ND

Sheep Hey

BL09ED

Victoria Street

BL09ET

Coulthurst Street

BL09JQ

Spring Street

BL09NJ

Hillside Road

BL09NQ

George Road

BL09YY

Knowl Close

BL84LY

Cross Lane

BL84NN

Lumb Carr Road

BL09NX

Frederick Street

BL09QE

Cato Street

BL00HD

Green Acre Close

BL09HA

Milton Street

BL09JL

Thelma Street

BL09JS

Redisher Croft

BL09LX

Falstone Avenue

BL09LZ

Whittingham Drive

BL95NB

Gollinrod

BL09WJ

Bramble Place

BL00DD

Manchester Road

BL00AA

Peel Brow

BL00BB

Fern Street

BL00BZ

Bury New Road

BL00RZ

Bury Old Road

BL09DP

Uppingham Drive

BL09EN

Wood Top

BL09ES

Tanners Street

BL09HU

Bolton Street

BL09JX

Nuttall Lane

BL09LR

Nuttall Hall Cottages

BL09LY

Lilburn Close

BL00AD

Harrison Street

BL00DA

Park Avenue

BL00EP

Whalley Road

BL09AJ

Market Place

BL09DA

Cedar Crescent

BL09DE

St Edmund Hall Close

BL09JG

Stanley Street

BL09NL

Woodside Drive

BL09PE

Bolton Road West

BL09QA

Lancaster Avenue

BL09QP

Adelaide Street

BL84LD

Hawkshaw Lane

BL84ND

Rawsons Rake

BL00DL

Whalley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.