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About

Unsworth is a residential suburb situated north of Bury's town centre. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more recent developments, with local shops concentrated along the main thoroughfare of Parr Lane.

The Parrs Wood ecological area provides a tract of semi-ancient woodland and meadowland, offering walking paths amid oak and birch trees. This green space contrasts with the surrounding built environment, serving as a local natural reserve within the suburb.

Area overview

On average Unsworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year. There are 5 schools in Unsworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Unsworth is home to around 7,218 people, with a population density of about 1,317.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Unsworth Population
7,218
Population density
1,317.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.07(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.94(-41%)
Burglary
6.65(+19%)
Public order
5.96(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,102
84.57%
Pakistani
340
4.71%
Other White
190
2.63%
Irish
137
1.9%
Indian
108
1.5%
Total population: 7,215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,075
34.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,048
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
918
15.34%
No qualifications
903
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,985

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,463
48.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,088
36.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
8.95%
Social rents from council
66
2.21%
Other social rented
53
1.77%
Total households: 2,993

Property prices in Unsworth

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £294,000 in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,500 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Unsworth 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 Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£404,000
Flats2£122,250
Semi-Detached25£285,000
Terraced17£215,000

10 years median price trend in Unsworth

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

All postcodes in Unsworth

BL99TJ

Manchester Road

BL99TH

Hollins Brow

M458NQ

Moss Lane

BL98AB

Hollins Lane

BL98HN

Sandown Road

BL98JR

Parr Lane

BL98PA

Swinton Crescent

M252RU

Egypt Lane

BL98AD

Kilner Close

BL98HJ

Sunny Bank Road

BL98QB

Pole Lane

BL98AW

Hollins Lane

BL98JP

Parr Lane

BL98LR

Queen Anne Close

BL98EH

Sunny Bank Road

BL98QS

Castle Road

BL98JJ

Hollins Lane

BL99TL

Manchester Road

M458ED

Egypt Lane

BL98HR

Ripon Avenue

BL98JG

St Georges Road

BL98LT

Haweswater Crescent

BL98LZ

Parr Lane

BL98EY

Kentmere Close

BL98LS

Plantation Grove

BL98HZ

Randale Drive

BL98LU

Parr Lane

BL98PP

Cunningham Drive

BL98DN

Manchester Road

BL98GA

Killy Lane

BL98QP

Hills Lane

BL98AQ

Hart Drive

BL98ER

Wensleydale Close

BL98LJ

Sunny Bank Road

BL98NL

Chadderton Drive

BL98JT

Parr Lane

BL98NW

Thurston Close

BL98NX

Whittle Brook Close

BL98PE

Dempsey Drive

BL98PF

Alexander Drive

M458RQ

Roch Crescent

BL98AP

Hunters Hill

BL98HD

Hopwood Close

BL98LF

Hillsborough Drive

BL98NY

Mere Close

M458NB

Cambeck Walk

BL98HB

Heathfield Road

BL98PD

Cunningham Drive

BL98PG

Wavell Drive

BL98PU

Mountbatten Close

BL98EA

Alum Crescent

BL98EB

Sunny Bank Road

BL98ND

Brookdene Road

BL98DQ

West Close

BL98HT

Borrowdale Drive

BL98JB

Parr Fold

BL98NE

Randale Drive

M244SH

Unsworth

BL98EZ

Hollins Lane

BL98JU

Sunny Bank Road

BL98LH

Blundell Close

BL98NS

Monsall Close

BL98AR

North Avenue

BL98ES

Sunny Bank Road

M458LQ

Lostock Walk

BL98LD

Leeds Close

BL98NF

Randale Drive

BL98NN

Simister Drive

BL98NP

Alkrington Close

BL98PN

Kennedy Drive

BL98HL

Wastdale Avenue

BL98HY

Ennerdale Drive

BL98PT

Bradley Drive

BL98HA

Glendale Avenue

BL98EE

Ajax Drive

BL98HH

Ventnor Avenue

BL98JW

Parr Lane

BL98PW

Tedder Close

M458RG

Alt Walk

BL98DF

Chapel Close

BL98HX

Eskdale Close

BL98JH

Hollins Lane

BL98JD

Church Croft

BL98LY

Blackley Close

BL98NJ

Millom Drive

BL98EL

South Close

BL98JS

Parr Lane

BL98QD

Pole Lane Court

BL98ET

Sunny Bank Road

BL98HS

Baguley Drive

BL98NH

Rhodes Drive

BL98NU

Willow Close

BL98ED

Lindale Avenue

BL98EW

Bleasdale Close

BL98JQ

Castle Hey Close

BL99TP

Manchester Road

BL98AE

Hare Drive

BL98EF

Ajax Drive

BL98EN

Burndale Drive

BL98JE

Castlebrook Close

Data Sources

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