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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

BL09BQ

Garden Street

BL09QN

Gleneagles Way

BL09QS

Hill Rise

BL09TQ

Ripon Hall Avenue

BL00AT

Eliza Street

BL00AX

Peel Brow

BL09WG

Maybury Close

BL84NB

Chapel Lane

BL00AG

Peel Brow

BL00HH

Bye Road

BL09HG

Dundee Lane

BL09LB

St Andrews Close

BL09NW

Lawrie Avenue

BL09PJ

Bolton Road West

BL09PQ

Geoffrey Street

BL09QF

Bolton Road West

BL84NW

Lumb Carr Road

BL00BY

Bury New Road

BL09AX

Barwood Lea

BL09BY

Ramsbottom Lane

BL09HF

Dundee Lane

BL09HN

Downfield Close

BL09XU

Engel Close

BL09DY

Rothwell Street

BL09FD

Stanford Hall Crescent

BL09HY

Bolton Street

BL09NN

George Road

BL09BJ

Silver Street

BL09BZ

Killer Street

BL09FL

Moors View

BL09QB

Durham Drive

BL09TJ

Ox Hey Close

BL00AB

Kenyon Street

BL00AN

Maple Grove

BL00BN

Fir Street

BL09QG

Lumb Carr Avenue

BL09YL

Rivington Hall Close

BL84PB

Helmshore Road

BL00AW

Linden Avenue

BL09AQ

Bridge Street

BL09GH

Factory Street

BL09LH

Chiltern Close

BL09QH

Haigh Hall Close

BL00PX

Great Eaves Road

BL09BB

St Johns Court

BL09BG

Garden Street

BL09JB

Rose Hill

BL09NR

Holden Avenue

BL09PX

Bolton Road West

BL09HB

Douglas Street

BL09QW

Greenway Mews

BL09BR

Crow Lane

BL09GB

Cobden Mews

BL84NS

Moorbottom Road

BL09AD

Bridge Street

BL09DZ

Cross Street

BL09HS

Church Close

BL09LG

Nuttall Lane

BL09LJ

Cotswold Close

BL09NE

Hope Street

BL09QY

Bolton Road West

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.