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About

Summerseat is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. It sits along the River Irwell, surrounded by woodland and green spaces. The area is known for its historic cottages and stone-built houses, many dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Summerseat has a quiet, rural feel despite its proximity to urban centers like Bury and Manchester.

The village is part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, featuring public art installations along the river. Local amenities include a pub and a few independent businesses, with more extensive shopping and transport links available in nearby Ramsbottom. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, including access to the West Pennine Moors. Summerseat retains a strong sense of community, with events often centered around its historic railway station, now a heritage site.

Area overview

On average Summerseat has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Summerseat is £51,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Summerseat: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Summerseat Population
5,917
Population density
2,683.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,595
94.56%
Irish
62
1.05%
Other White
53
0.9%
Pakistani
40
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.64%
Total population: 5,917

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,402
55.9%
Owns with a mortgage
807
32.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
159
6.34%
Social rents from council
89
3.55%
Other forms of private rent
30
1.2%
Total households: 2,508

Property prices in Summerseat

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Summerseat area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Summerseat 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 Summerseat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£456,000
Flats2£232,000
Semi-Detached33£300,000
Terraced9£230,000

10 years median price trend in Summerseat

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.