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About

Unsworth ward lies in the northwestern part of the Bury metropolitan borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. It is bordered by main roads that provide connections to Bury town centre and neighbouring Prestwich. Local services are concentrated along the central thoroughfare, which functions as the community's main hub for shops and amenities.

The landscape includes several green spaces, such as Unsworth Reservoir, which offers walking paths and a local nature area. The ward contains a mix of schools and community facilities serving its population. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a suburban atmosphere prevailing throughout the area.

Area overview

On average Unsworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Unsworth is £46,845 per year. There are 9 schools in Unsworth: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Unsworth is home to around 11,034 people, with a population density of about 1,150.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Unsworth Population
11,034
Population density
1,150.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.98(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.74(+44%)
Public order
14.41(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.59(+52%)
Burglary
12.87(+131%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,160
83.03%
Pakistani
683
6.19%
Other White
303
2.75%
Irish
173
1.57%
Indian
116
1.05%
Total population: 11,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,886
31.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,593
17.54%
No qualifications
1,585
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,373
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
839
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 9,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,900
39.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,653
34.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
11.78%
Social rents from council
378
7.95%
Other social rented
157
3.3%
Total households: 4,754

Property prices in Unsworth

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 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
Detached27£400,000
Flats9£135,000
Semi-Detached46£260,000
Terraced32£202,500

10 years median price trend in Unsworth

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

All postcodes in Unsworth

BL98AT

Hollins Lane

BL98BP

Haddon Close

BL98BY

Blenheim Close

BL98LD

Leeds Close

BL98RD

Pilsworth Road

BL99TU

Enfield Close

BL98RL

The Croft

BL98NF

Randale Drive

BL98NN

Simister Drive

BL98NP

Alkrington Close

M458NY

Tintern Avenue

M458PB

Welbeck Close

BL98QZ

Aviation Road

BL99UD

Harrow Close

M457FD

Green Lane

M458XZ

Melrose Close

BL98RY

Roach Bank Road

BL99TT

Hendon Drive

M458AQ

Sycamore Close

BL98HL

Wastdale Avenue

BL98HY

Ennerdale Drive

BL98NB

Laburnum Drive

BL98HA

Glendale Avenue

M458XR

Elms Close

BL98BE

Melton Drive

BL98EE

Ajax Drive

BL98HH

Ventnor Avenue

BL99TF

Crossfield Street

BL98DF

Chapel Close

BL98BG

Wilton Drive

BL98HX

Eskdale Close

BL98JH

Hollins Lane

BL99TS

Leyton Drive

M458SS

Richardson Close

M458QS

Unsworth

M458QH

Stanley Road

M457SX

Bury New Road

BL98JD

Church Croft

BL98LY

Blackley Close

BL98NJ

Millom Drive

BL98EL

South Close

BL98JS

Parr Lane

BL98QD

Pole Lane Court

M458AN

Heathfield Square

BL98ET

Sunny Bank Road

BL98HS

Baguley Drive

BL98NH

Rhodes Drive

BL99SL

Leyton Drive

M458NT

Elms Close

BL98QR

Castle Road

BL99PA

Manchester Road

BL98ED

Lindale Avenue

BL98EW

Bleasdale Close

BL98JQ

Castle Hey Close

BL99NZ

Manchester Road

BL99TP

Manchester Road

BL98AE

Hare Drive

BL98EF

Ajax Drive

BL98EN

Burndale Drive

BL98JE

Castlebrook Close

BL99ST

Manchester Road

BL99TD

Manchester Road

M458GP

Elms Road

M458UD

Rufford Close

M458WX

Mather Avenue

M458PS

Malton Avenue

M458PP

Sawley Avenue

BL98LA

Sunny Bank Road

BL99TX

Lakeside

M458PJ

Ripon Avenue

M458PR

Malton Avenue

M458UT

Selby Avenue

BL98DH

Hollins Square

BL98DZ

Southgate Road

BL98EP

Linksway Drive

BL98RZ

Park 66

BL98AN

Hollins Lane

BL98BL

Gawthorpe Close

BL98QL

Pole Lane

M458PH

Ripon Close

BL98LW

Parr Lane

BL98AZ

Statter Street

BL98DE

Hollins Mews

BL98EQ

Hathaway Road

BL98PZ

Hollins Brook Close

BL98RR

Hollins Brook Way

BL98RS

Park 66

BL99SW

Manchester Road

BL98AY

Hollins Lane

BL98JL

Castle Road

BL98LE

Hillsborough Drive

BL98RQ

Roach Bank Road

BL99UA

Hampson Mill Lane

BL99SH

Manchester Road

BL98EJ

Allendale Drive

BL98JA

Cartmel Close

M457SY

Bury New Road

BL98AL

East Drive

BL98QW

Pilsworth Cottages

BL98EG

Hathaway Road

Data Sources

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