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About

Ramsbottom is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. It lies along the River Irwell, surrounded by the West Pennine Moors, offering a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The area is known for its historic mill town heritage, with landmarks like the East Lancashire Railway and the Peel Tower. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, reflecting its market town roots.

The ward has good transport links, with rail connections to Manchester and road access via the A56. Ramsbottom also hosts annual events such as the Ramsbottom Festival and the Chocolate Festival, drawing visitors from across the region. Residential areas range from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a variety of housing needs. The nearby countryside provides opportunities for walking and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Ramsbottom has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 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 of residents in Ramsbottom is £45,015 per year. There are 7 schools in Ramsbottom: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 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
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ramsbottom Population
11,683
Population density
873.4 per km²

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

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 176 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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
Detached45£398,000
Flats18£132,500
Semi-Detached32£272,500
Terraced81£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

BL09JZ

Baker Street

BL09QN

Gleneagles Way

BL09QS

Hill Rise

BL09TQ

Ripon Hall Avenue

BL95NA

Bury Old Road

BL00AX

Peel Brow

BL00AG

Fir Street

BL00AT

Eliza Street

BL00HH

Bamford Road

BL09HG

Carnoustie Drive

BL09LB

St Andrew's Close

BL09NW

Lawrie Avenue

BL09PJ

Ramsbottom

BL09PQ

Flax Street

BL09QF

Bloom Street

BL09WG

Dorothy Street

BL84NB

Chapel Lane

BL84NW

Lumb Carr Road

BL09AX

Ramsbottom

BL00BY

Bury New Road

BL00DQ

Ramsbottom

BL09BY

Ramsbottom

BL09DY

Rothwell Street

BL09FD

Cemetery Road

BL09HF

Dundee Lane

BL09HN

Downfield Close

BL09HY

Callender Street

BL09NN

George Road

BL09XU

Engel Close

BL84PA

Holcombe Village

BL09TJ

Ox Hey Close

BL00AB

Kenyon Street

BL00AN

Beechacre

BL00BN

Ramsbottom

BL09BJ

Silver Street

BL09BZ

Killer Street

BL09FL

Moorsview

BL09QB

Durham Drive

BL09QG

Lumb Carr Avenue

BL09YL

Rivington Hall Close

BL84PB

Holcombe Village

BL00AW

Linden Avenue

BL00PX

Great Eaves Road

BL09AQ

Bridge Street

BL09BB

Cross Street

BL09BG

Bridge Street

BL09GH

Factory Street

BL09JB

Silver Street

BL09LH

Chiltern Close

BL09NR

Holden Avenue

BL09PX

Cannon Street

BL09QH

Haigh Hall Close

BL09LJ

Cotswold Close

BL09AD

Back Bridge Street

BL09BR

Athol Street

BL09DZ

Cross Street

BL09GB

Square Street

BL09HS

Church Close

BL09LG

Nuttall Lane

BL09NE

Hope Street

BL09QY

Adelaide 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.