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About

Redvales is a residential ward situated directly south of Bury town centre, bounded by the River Irwell to the west. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. Its proximity to the town centre provides easy access to larger shops and transport links. The ward includes several green spaces, such as Clarence Park, which offers recreational facilities.

A notable feature is the East Lancashire Railway heritage line, which runs along the ward's eastern boundary. The track's presence adds a distinct historical character to the area. Residential streets are primarily Victorian and Edwardian in origin. The overall environment is functional, with a focus on local housing and practical services for its residents.

Area overview

On average Redvales has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Redvales is £40,918 per year. There are 5 schools in Redvales: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Redvales is home to around 11,717 people, with a population density of about 3,789.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Redvales Population
11,717
Population density
3,789.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.63(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.54(+126%)
Public order
28.68(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.37(+115%)
Other theft
16.39(+148%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,334
54.06%
Pakistani
3,392
28.95%
Other White
612
5.22%
Other
217
1.85%
Other Asian
198
1.69%
Total population: 11,717

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,436
26.86%
No qualifications
2,117
23.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,467
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,269
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,038
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 9,069

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,254
27.49%
Owns outright
1,212
26.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
831
18.22%
Other social rented
687
15.06%
Social rents from council
439
9.62%
Total households: 4,562

Property prices in Redvales

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £258K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Redvales area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £776,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redvales over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£297,500£261
Semi-Detached53£228,750£268
Terraced48£180,000£198
Flats10£117,500£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redvales

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redvales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,000£84,500£124,750£104,250
2017£230,000£85,000£131,500£105,000
2018£182,500£78,500£137,500£114,210
2019£213,000£100,500£140,000£118,000
2020£212,000£85,500£151,000£122,000
2021£235,000£95,000£165,000£141,000
2022£251,873£107,500£190,000£150,000
2023£290,000£112,000£212,500£156,000
2024£276,000£109,000£210,000£164,250
2025£297,500£115,000£225,875£180,000
2026£260,000£122,500£220,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redvales.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redvales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£137£148£118
2017£210£149£163£116
2018£190£153£171£122
2019£221£167£170£128
2020£217£179£183£128
2021£270£177£200£159
2022£269£203£248£182
2023£265£206£248£165
2024£258£203£265£181
2025£261£215£268£196
2026£271£219£273£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redvales.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Redvales in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Redvales

Is Redvales safe?

Redvales records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Redvales?

The median sale price in Redvales is £200,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Redvales?

Redvales has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 3 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Redvales?

Redvales scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Redvales sits around rank 7,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Redvales?

The average household income in Redvales is around £40,918 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Redvales?

Redvales is represented by 1 elected councillor: Shabaz Imtiaz Shamim (Workers Party of Britain).

All postcodes in Redvales

BL90TZ

Baron Street

BL99AT

Parkhills Road

BL99NU

Whitewell Close

BL99GR

Greenside Chase

BL99RA

St Peters Road

BL99QF

Windermere Drive

BL99PT

Redvales Road

BL99DY

Grundy Close

BL99RH

Austen Avenue

BL99QA

Tarn Drive

BL99NN

Altham Close

BL99AJ

Parkhills Road

BL99HZ

Woodley Street

BL99LU

Redvales

BL99EG

Alfred Street

BL99QG

Ullswater Drive

BL99LA

Cleveleys Avenue

BL99EA

Poynton Close

BL99HN

Brierley Street

BL99JN

Market Street

BL99LW

Vale Avenue

BL99RJ

Bridges Avenue

BL90FY

Millett Street

BL99QR

The Starkies

BL99JW

Market Street

BL90HF

Walshe Street

BL90TS

Haslam Brow

BL99FX

Redvales

BL99GG

Newby Close

BL99GL

Garsdale Close

BL90TG

South Bank Road

BL99RL

St Peter's Road

BL90ST

Knowsley Street

BL90UH

Frecheville Court

BL90JB

Millett Street

BL99EX

Cornwall Drive

BL99JZ

Radcliffe Road

BL99HQ

Bankfield Mews

BL99DW

Dorset Drive

BL99JT

Ribchester Drive

BL99EW

Gigg Lane

BL90HN

Walshe Street

BL99LY

Bury Road

BL99AP

Parkhills Road

BL99JE

Sussex Drive

BL90TL

Manchester Road

BL99EN

Gigg Lane

BL99JD

Gigg Lane

BL99JF

Surrey Drive

BL99UJ

Tilbury Close

BL99BJ

Grosvenor Street

BL90TD

Manchester Road

BL99DH

Hereford Drive

BL99HB

Parkhills Close

BL99BN

Devon Street

BL99HL

Manchester Road

BL99QH

Whelan Close

BL99RN

Bronte Avenue

BL99QD

Whelan Avenue

BL99QE

Thirlmere Drive

BL99FY

Manor Gardens

BL99SG

Westmorland Close

BL99ND

Openshaw Fold Road

BL99NW

Read Close

BL90HL

Tenters Street

BL99HG

Gigg Lane

BL99LS

Derwent Drive

BL99GH

Harrington Close

BL99JJ

Cemetery Lane

BL99BH

Manchester Road

BL99AQ

Brocklehurst Avenue

BL99PP

Whitefield Road

BL99HY

Handley Street

BL99JQ

Morley Street

BL99BZ

Grundy Lane

BL99QB

Tarn Drive

BL99NH

Openshaw Fold Road

BL99HH

Manchester Road

BL99DB

Worcester Close

BL99EY

Wiltshire Close

BL99EU

Cornwall Drive

BL99JS

Orchard Court

BL99AF

Parkhills Road

BL99NT

Inglewhite Close

BL90UF

Frecheville Court

BL90UA

Arden Close

BL99PW

Whitefield Road

BL99AX

Parkhills Road

BL99GP

Grasmere Drive

BL99BX

Valley Mill Lane

BL99SQ

Cumberland Close

BL90TY

Baron Street

BL99ER

Rutland Drive

BL90DY

Redvales

BL90JA

Millett Street

BL99QS

Manchester Road

BL99GD

Astbury Close

BL99PU

Redvales Road

BL99JU

Caton Close

BL99UL

Brierley Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.