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Walmersley & Limefield

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About

Walmersley & Limefield is a residential area situated on the northern edge of Bury, characterised by its elevated position overlooking the town. The streets are primarily lined with semi-detached and terraced housing from the early to mid-20th century, creating a settled neighbourhood feel. The area is bordered by open moorland and farmland, providing a transition into the rural landscape of the Rossendale Valley.

The local geography is defined by the steep slopes of Walmersley Hill, with many properties offering panoramic views across Bury and towards Manchester. The area contains several small local shops and services catering to daily needs. A notable feature is the presence of the old lime kilns, from which the Limefield locality derives its name, hinting at the area's historical industrial activity tied to local quarrying.

Area overview

On average Walmersley & Limefield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walmersley & Limefield is £43,765 per year. There are 2 schools in Walmersley & Limefield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walmersley & Limefield is home to around 8,071 people, with a population density of about 1,592.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walmersley & Limefield Population
8,071
Population density
1,592.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.94(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.15(-38%)
Burglary
7.56(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(-17%)
Public order
6.94(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,436
79.74%
Pakistani
901
11.16%
Other White
149
1.85%
African
100
1.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
83
1.03%
Total population: 8,071

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,988
30.07%
No qualifications
1,377
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
951
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
625
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,611

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,306
38.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,089
32.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
429
12.74%
Social rents from council
329
9.77%
Other social rented
103
3.06%
Total households: 3,367

Property prices in Walmersley & Limefield

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Walmersley & Limefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walmersley & Limefield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£344,750£3,783
Flats9£127,000£1,915
Semi-Detached57£232,500£2,869
Terraced30£205,000£2,239

10 years median price trend in Walmersley & Limefield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield.

All postcodes in Walmersley & Limefield

BL96NJ

Mosley Avenue

BL96SH

Chadwick Fold

BL95ET

Limefield Road

BL95LE

Walmersley Road

BL96RZ

Bentley Lane

BL96PA

Wooded Close

BL96PT

Hampton Grove

BL96RA

Mather Road

BL96SF

Lee Street

BL95HG

Arley Avenue

BL96PL

Sefton Drive

BL95JS

Barnside Close

BL96GU

Goodshaw Fold

BL95DH

Milner Avenue

BL96HN

Halsall Close

BL96QF

Walmersley Road

BL96QE

Walmersley Road

BL95HT

Burrs Lea Close

BL95DS

Hornby Street

BL95LL

Walmersley Road

BL95LY

Manchester Road

BL96GT

Redbrook Close

BL95JQ

Springside Road

BL96PY

Halvard Avenue

BL96SB

Walmersley Old Road

BL96PF

Sunny Avenue

BL95HQ

Woodman Drive

BL95PZ

Wood Road Lane

BL95LA

Brookfield Road

BL95LJ

Rowlands Road

BL96RW

Walmersley Road

BL96QZ

Trent Drive

BL95JJ

Brierfield Drive

BL96PS

Halvard Avenue

BL96GG

Clifford Drive

BL96RB

Mather Road

BL96QR

Limefield Brow

BL96PR

Sefton Street

BL95JP

Trawden Drive

BL95LP

School Lane

BL96NQ

Royal Avenue

BL95HJ

Arbour Close

BL96QT

Walmersley Road

BL96NX

Walmersley Road

BL96SJ

Humber Drive

BL96QA

Fairlands Road

BL95DT

Birley Street

BL96RY

Bank Top

BL95JR

Guiseley Close

BL95JD

Walmersley Road

BL95EB

Victor Avenue

BL95LD

Leamington Avenue

BL95EA

Avondale Avenue

BL95JE

Springside Road

BL95DF

Walmersley Road

BL95DY

Clifton Street

BL95QS

Touch Road

BL95HW

Burrswood Avenue

BL95DJ

Walmersley Road

BL96PB

Woodward Close

BL95HH

Plumpton Drive

BL96SE

Old Lane

BL96RS

Ribble Drive

BL96NW

Malvern Avenue

BL96PD

Seedfield Road

BL96PZ

Hillside Crescent

BL95FU

Oaklands Close

BL96PX

Milbourne Road

BL96NH

Walmersley Road

BL95EU

Walmersley Road

BL96TN

Chestnut Drive

BL95JN

Walmersley Road

BL95LH

Falshaw Drive

BL96PQ

Mosley Avenue

BL95PB

Rowlands Road

BL95JB

Springside Road

BL96RJ

Lancaster Drive

BL96NG

Milner Avenue

BL95HP

Lostock Drive

BL95QU

Springside Road

BL96WH

Kenyon Crescent

BL95QZ

Vicarage Close

BL95LB

Stratford Avenue

BL96XB

Cornfield Close

BL96QL

Waterfield Close

BL96RH

Walmersley Old Road

BL96QQ

Limefield Brow

BL96QD

Northfield Road

BL95LR

Sabden Close

BL96GL

Shuttleworth Grove

BL96PU

Milbourne Road

BL95DU

Monmouth Avenue

BL95DP

The Drive

BL96TQ

Sycamore Drive

BL96PN

Greymont Road

BL95HN

Wolstenholme Avenue

BL95JF

Springside Road

BL95JT

Burnley Road

BL95ER

Walmersley Road

BL96RL

Palatine Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.