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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Walmersley & Limefield is £230,750 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,925 and £309,463. There are 2 schools in Walmersley & Limefield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £230,750
Price per sq ft: £264
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £188K – £309K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £230,750 (about £264 per square foot) in Walmersley & Limefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£390,000£346
Semi-Detached54£236,250£267
Terraced27£200,000£188
Flats8£124,625£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walmersley & Limefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,250£93,000£131,000£120,125
2017£226,500£97,000£154,998£133,000
2018£227,500£105,000£168,750£141,250
2019£270,000£96,250£170,000£140,000
2020£250,000£105,750£177,500£145,000
2021£300,000£118,500£209,995£152,500
2022£320,495£128,500£232,500£200,000
2023£310,000£132,000£233,000£192,000
2024£336,498£125,000£250,000£185,000
2025£398,625£130,000£250,000£205,000
2026£350,000£127,000£230,000£165,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£144£163£122
2017£182£136£160£135
2018£216£166£173£143
2019£238£163£203£149
2020£240£149£198£150
2021£263£164£233£158
2022£288£210£235£192
2023£310£198£255£227
2024£323£197£270£213
2025£350£178£272£211
2026£353£235£253£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walmersley & Limefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district.

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,271
Band D£2,555
Band E£3,123
Band F£3,691
Band G£4,259
Band H£5,110

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Walmersley & Limefield

BL95JF

Springside Road

BL95JT

Burnley Road

BL95ER

Walmersley Road

BL96RL

Palatine Drive

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

BL96GN

North Manor

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