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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
25.42(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(-14%)
Burglary
8.73(+57%)
Public order
7.62(-24%)
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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ramsbottom area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £840,000.

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
Detached39£390,000
Flats16£131,500
Semi-Detached27£270,000
Terraced77£217,117

10 years median price trend in Ramsbottom

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

All postcodes in Ramsbottom

BL09BA

Ramsbottom

BL09BS

Paradise Street

BL09FG

Salmesbury Hall Close

BL09SE

Barnes Close

BL84NP

Moorbottom Road

BL09DU

Callender Street

BL09JU

Wilds Place

BL09PN

Carrwood Hey

BL09QQ

Stone Close

BL09BW

St Pauls Street

BL09GX

Tib Street

BL09RB

Woodhey Road

BL00DH

Manchester Road

BL09BH

Old Ground Street

BL09EF

Earl Road

BL09JE

Bolton Street

BL09RF

Herevale Hall Drive

BL09HR

Young Street

BL00DF

Ramsbottom

BL00EL

Millhouse Street

BL09JD

Bolton Street

BL09NP

Tower Avenue

BL09YH

Henwick Hall Avenue

BL00BW

Manchester Road

BL09NT

Sims Close

BL09RD

Robin Road

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

BL09YW

Strathmore Close

BL00BJ

Fir Street

BL09AZ

Square Street

BL09ND

Bolton Road West

BL09NY

Whittingham Drive

BL09SF

Wildwood Close

BL09XP

Tagg Wood View

BL09YU

Marlborough Close

BL09YX

Woodhead Close

BL09HH

Rawsons Rake

BL09NA

Bolton Road West

BL09NG

Shilton Street

BL09RA

Est Bank Road

BL96SY

Bury Old Road

BL00DZ

Richard Street

BL09DF

Astley Hall Drive

BL09EZ

Conway Close

BL09GS

Jubilee Gardens

BL09NB

Grants Lane

BL09PU

Cemetery Road

BL00EE

Edith Street

BL00EG

Whalley Road

BL00PR

Stubbins Lane

BL09JA

Bolton Street

BL09PD

Bolton Road West

BL09PS

Bolton Road West

BL09PT

Hazel Street

BL09DW

Carr Bank Avenue

BL09PH

Ada Street

BL09PW

Ringwood Avenue

BL00DN

Whalley Road

BL00PS

Ramsbottom

BL09DQ

Carr Bank

BL09LF

Chiltern Road

BL09LN

Grants View

BL09BN

Rook Street

BL09BT

Factory Street

BL09BX

Heatherside Road

BL09HP

The Paddock

BL09LQ

Nuttall Close

BL09QX

The Coppice

BL09GZ

Lower Nuttall Road

BL09PZ

Chester Drive

BL84NJ

Lumb Carr Road

BL84NL

Lumb Carr Road

BL00DP

Whalley Road

BL09LT

Aitken Close

BL09YG

Buttermere Drive

BL00PT

Ramsbottom

BL09HL

Dundee Lane

BL09LD

Nuttall Lane

BL09QU

Peel Mount

BL00BH

Beechwood Avenue

BL09DN

Carr Bank Road

BL09GG

Cobden Mill Court

BL09PF

Regent Street

BL84NU

Moor Road

BL09AB

Bridge Street

BL09AW

Lodge Street

BL09EW

Glen Street

BL09JZ

Nuttall Lane

BL95NA

Manchester Road

BL00BD

Lime Grove

BL00BT

Bury New Road

BL00RJ

Rochdale Road

Data Sources

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