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Walshaw & Woolfold

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About

Walshaw and Woolfold form a residential area on the eastern edge of Bury, bordered by open fields and the Kirklees Trail. The neighbourhood is characterised by traditional stone-built terraced houses and semi-detached homes, with local amenities centred along Walshaw Road. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with several parks and green spaces providing recreational areas for residents.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to the West Pennine Moors, with the Rochdale Canal running through the southern part of the area. A notable local feature is the historic Woolfold Mill, a former cotton spinning mill that has been converted into residential apartments. The area is well-connected by road to Bury town centre and offers straightforward access to surrounding countryside for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Walshaw & Woolfold has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year. There are 3 schools in Walshaw & Woolfold: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Walshaw & Woolfold is home to around 8,058 people, with a population density of about 3,378.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walshaw & Woolfold Population
8,058
Population density
3,378.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.75(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.42(-44%)
Public order
5.46(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.47(-50%)
Burglary
4.1(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,488
92.93%
Other White
110
1.37%
Pakistani
105
1.3%
Irish
67
0.83%
African
49
0.61%
Total population: 8,058

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,109
31.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,283
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,031
15.6%
No qualifications
925
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
617
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,438
42.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,353
40.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
10.25%
Social rents from council
118
3.49%
Other forms of private rent
62
1.84%
Total households: 3,377

Property prices in Walshaw & Woolfold

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 in Walshaw & Woolfold area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walshaw & Woolfold 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 Walshaw & Woolfold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£402,098
Flats1£161,000
Semi-Detached47£263,000
Terraced35£180,250

10 years median price trend in Walshaw & Woolfold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walshaw & Woolfold.

All postcodes in Walshaw & Woolfold

BL83EL

Queen Street

BL83HQ

Booth Hall Drive

BL81QA

Woodlands Grove

BL81DN

Westcombe Drive

BL83HP

Moorside Road

BL83GX

Booth View

BL83AW

Grassington Court

BL83JA

First Avenue

BL81TD

St James Avenue

BL81EA

Gosforth Close

BL81SN

Byrom Street

BL83DB

Neston Road

BL83AG

High Street

BL83QD

Royds Close

BL81QY

Chiltern Drive

BL81TY

Wash Terrace

BL81WE

Hartford Drive

BL83AX

Church Street

BL83GL

Bentley Meadows

BL83HW

Moorside Road

BL83JB

Booth Street

BL81DY

Bankhouse Road

BL81UH

Hawes Close

BL83EQ

Hazel Avenue

BL83JG

Booth Street

BL83JP

Holt House Road

BL81PS

Walshaw Road

BL81QJ

Cotswold Crescent

BL81UT

Ingleton Mews

BL83AH

Bentley Hall Road

BL83AP

Sharples Drive

BL83BP

Church Street

BL83DP

Scobell Street

BL83DX

Bury Road

BL83ED

Scobell Street

BL83JU

Gorsey Clough Walk

BL83DE

Scobell Street

BL83HE

Beechwood Court

BL83JQ

Booth Street

BL83BL

Moyse Avenue

BL83EF

Birch Avenue

BL83HN

Hilltop Drive

BL81DP

Tamworth Drive

BL81RB

Pennine Close

BL83BG

Pennington Street

BL83HX

Wellbank Street

BL83LB

Sandybrook Close

BL81QB

Ettington Close

BL81RA

Cheviot Close

BL83JS

Walshaw Walk

BL81UB

Tottington Road

BL81RW

Walshaw Road

BL81SQ

Goodlad Street

BL81UA

Bowes Close

BL81UE

Pickering Close

BL83AS

Walshaw Lane

BL83EY

Lyndon Close

BL81UF

Thirsk Close

BL83BD

Hall Street

BL83TA

Walshaw Lane

BL81PU

Walshaw Road

BL81QX

Cranham Close

BL81RN

Walshaw Road

BL83DN

Moss Side

BL81PP

Bolholt Terrace

BL81RP

Walshaw Road

BL83AL

Leigh Street

BL83BZ

Prenton Way

BL83EE

Chestnut Avenue

BL83JH

Booth Street

BL81QU

Bourton Close

BL81UD

Wash Fold

BL83HY

Farm Close

BL81DW

Rushmere Drive

BL81TH

Back Olive Bank

BL83BR

Acres Street

BL81QP

Cotswold Crescent

BL81FA

Valley Avenue

BL81QE

Alcester Close

BL81UJ

Keld Close

BL83AT

Church Street

BL81TE

Tottington

BL83HH

Wellbank Street

BL81EB

Throstle Grove

BL81PX

Walshaw Road

BL81DR

Woodbank Drive

BL81QZ

Mendip Crescent

BL81RD

Owlerbarrow Road

BL81PT

Walshaw Road

BL81TQ

Olive Bank

BL81UQ

Stockton Drive

BL83BQ

Haworth Street

BL83EH

Sycamore Road

BL83HL

Sunny Bower Street

BL81TJ

Walmsley Street

BL81UG

Darlington Close

BL83AU

Pleasant Street

BL83JD

Booth Street

BL83JE

Hilda Avenue

BL81FD

Foxfield Close

Data Sources

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