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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(-40%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £218,750 in Walmersley & Limefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £425,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£302,500
Flats8£127,500
Semi-Detached44£250,500
Terraced34£186,250

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

BL96NG

Milner Avenue

BL95DP

The Drive

BL95HB

Newton Street

BL95JX

Walmersley Road

BL95LE

Walmersley Road

BL95LR

Sabden Close

BL96PD

Seedfield Road

BL95JA

Walmersley Road

BL96SJ

Humber Drive

BL95HE

Copse Drive

BL96XB

Cornfield Close

BL95LJ

Rowlands Road

BL96PJ

Lowes Road

BL96RW

Walmersley Road

BL96SD

Walmersley Old Road

BL95FU

North Manor

BL96GU

Goodshaw Fold

BL96RY

Bank Top

BL96GG

Clifford Drive

BL96QR

Limefield Brow

BL96SN

Avon Drive

BL96NY

Parkinson Street

BL96SB

Walmersley Old Road

BL95DF

Walmersley Road

BL95DL

The Drive

BL95ER

Walmersley Road

BL95EY

Walmersley Road

BL96RT

Ribble Drive

BL95JJ

Brierfield Drive

BL95DN

West Drive

BL96QA

Fairlands Road

BL96SA

Walmersley Old Road

BL96WG

Derby Court

BL95HD

Arley Avenue

BL95QT

Long Lane

BL95DW

West Drive

BL96TN

Chestnut Drive

BL95EB

Victor Avenue

BL96NQ

Royal Avenue

BL96QF

Walmersley Road

BL95LB

Stratford Avenue

BL95QZ

Vicarage Close

BL96PZ

Hillside Crescent

BL95HS

Southfield Avenue

BL96PY

Halvard Avenue

BL96QE

Walmersley Road

BL96QX

Thames Close

BL96RJ

Lancaster Drive

BL95HA

Purdon Street

BL95JQ

Springside Road

BL96NX

Walmersley Road

BL96SP

Mount Pleasant

BL95JB

Springside Road

BL96PA

Wooded Close

BL96PR

Sefton Street

BL96SR

Mount Pleasant

BL96SX

Walmersley Old Road

BL96WE

Langdale Mews

BL95DR

Hornby Street

BL95EA

Avondale Avenue

BL96QS

Limefield Brow

BL96QU

Mather Road

BL96RL

Palatine Drive

BL96PL

Sefton Drive

BL96QN

Back Walmersley Road East

BL95DH

Milner Avenue

BL95DT

Birley Street

BL95JT

Burnley Road

BL95LL

Walmersley Road

BL95QS

Touch Road

BL96PS

Halvard Avenue

BL96RN

Walmersley Road

BL95JR

Guiseley Close

BL95DS

Hornby Street

BL95HP

Lostock Drive

BL96NJ

Mosley Avenue

BL96PH

Talbot Grove

BL96QQ

Limefield Brow

BL95HH

Plumpton Drive

BL96RG

Lumn Street

BL96WH

Kenyon Crescent

BL95HG

Arley Avenue

BL95HQ

Woodman Drive

BL96NT

Moorside

BL96QL

Waterfield Close

BL96SE

Old Lane

BL96GZ

Mill Road

Data Sources

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