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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

BL98PL

Montgomery Drive

BL98LA

Sunny Bank Road

BL98DH

Hollins Square

BL98DZ

Southgate Road

BL98EP

Linksway Drive

BL98AN

Hollins Lane

BL98QL

Pole Lane

BL98LW

Parr Lane

BL98DE

Hollins Mews

BL98EQ

Hathaway Road

BL98PZ

Hollins Brook Close

BL98JL

Castle Road

BL98LE

Hillsborough Drive

BL98NA

Parr Lane

BL98PH

Parr Lane

BL98EJ

Allendale Drive

BL98JA

Cartmel Close

BL98PJ

Parr Lane

BL98AL

East Drive

BL98PX

Pole Lane

BL98EG

Hathaway Road

BL98HF

Sunny Bank Road

BL98JF

Church Meadow

M458NF

Cambeck Close

BL98HU

Ennerdale Drive

BL98LP

Parr Lane

BL98PQ

Gort Close

BL98AF

Otter Drive

BL98AJ

Hollins Lane

BL98LL

Sunny Bank Road

BL98PB

Swinton Crescent

BL98AH

Hollins Lane

BL98HQ

Colinwood Close

BL98HW

Sandown Road

BL98JN

Parr Lane

BL98PS

Harris Drive

BL98AG

Beaver Drive

BL98LX

Parr Lane

BL98JY

Goodison Close

BL98AA

Hollins Lane

BL98AX

Hollins Close

BL98JX

Bloomfield Drive

BL98HE

Sunny Bank Road

BL98HP

Langdale Drive

BL98JZ

Anfield Close

BL98DY

Fairway Road

BL98HG

Apollo Avenue

BL98LB

Oakwell Drive

BL98LQ

Bramall Close

BL98NR

Chadderton Drive

BL98NT

Willow Drive

BL98PY

Patton Close

BL98LG

Elland Close

Data Sources

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