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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

BL96XD

Wheatfield Close

BL96QX

Thames Close

BL96QH

Hazelwood Drive

BL96PH

Talbot Grove

BL96RD

Mather Road

BL95DR

Hornby Street

BL96SR

Mount Pleasant

BL96SG

Severn Close

BL96RU

Walmersley Old Road

BL96PJ

Lowes Road

BL96SU

Lowes Road

BL96SW

Calder Close

BL96QJ

Threshfield Close

BL96QY

Weaver Drive

BL96WD

Fold Mews

BL95DG

The Drive

BL95DX

Argyle Street

BL96GR

Newgate Avenue

BL96QW

Spruce Crescent

BL96QU

Mather Road

BL95DL

The Drive

BL96GZ

Mill Road

BL96NY

Parkinson Street

BL96GS

Grain Road

BL96QB

Fairlands Road

BL96WG

Derby Court

BL96RQ

Bevis Green

BL96NP

Mostyn Avenue

BL96WF

Barlow Close

BL96RF

Mill Road

BL96NT

Moorside

BL96SD

Walmersley Old Road

BL95DW

West Drive

BL96QN

Back Walmersley Road East

BL95JW

Walmersley Road

BL95ES

Lime Grove

BL96TJ

Mather Road

BL96NL

Linton Avenue

BL96GW

Millcroft Mews

BL96RN

Walmersley Road

BL95HR

How Lea Drive

BL96SP

Mount Pleasant

BL95JA

Walmersley Road

BL96RT

Ribble Drive

BL96NN

Raymond Avenue

BL96SA

Walmersley Old Road

BL96PW

Lowes Road

BL95DQ

The Avenue

BL96RR

Palatine Drive

BL95JU

Walton Drive

BL96SX

Walmersley Old Road

BL96SL

Mather Road

BL95JZ

Brookfield Road

BL96RP

Central Drive

BL95HB

Newton Street

BL95EZ

Walmersley Road

BL96GQ

Schofield Road

BL95HA

Purdon Street

BL96QS

Limefield Brow

BL96PP

Solness Street

BL95PA

Rowlands Road

BL95DN

West Drive

BL96SN

Avon Drive

BL96RX

Baldingstone

BL96GX

North Manor

BL95HF

Spinney Drive

BL95JG

Springside Road

BL95QT

Long Lane

BL95HS

Southfield Avenue

BL96PE

Littlewood Avenue

BL96GH

Greenbooth Road

BL95FX

North Manor

BL96NZ

Seedfield Road

BL95HD

Arley Avenue

BL96XE

Halvard Court

BL95JX

Walmersley Road

BL96QP

Walmersley Road

BL95JL

Trawden Drive

BL96RG

Lumn Street

BL95HE

Copse Drive

BL95JY

Burnley Road

BL95LX

Walmersley Road

BL96QG

Limefield Brow

BL95EY

Walmersley Road

BL96SQ

Walmersley Old Road

BL95HL

Eastham Avenue

BL96WE

Langdale Mews

Data Sources

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