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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

BL81TN

Horridge Street

BL83BA

Hall Street

BL83BF

Brookthorpe Meadows

BL83DA

Parkgate

BL83EJ

Newport Street

BL81YW

Andrews Close

BL83BH

Hall Street

BL83GJ

Watkins Place

BL81WF

Brook Walk

BL83LF

Brownhills Close

BL83BB

Campbell Close

BL83BW

Collins Street

BL83HT

Croft Drive

BL83AA

Walshaw Road

BL83AE

Walshaw Road

BL83AZ

Bank Street

BL83DS

Bury Road

BL81DQ

Walshaw Road

BL81TR

Sawyer Street

BL83DU

Leemans Hill Street

BL83DW

Deacons Crescent

BL83HZ

Richmond Close

BL81UN

Annecy Close

BL83GE

Linden Crescent

BL81QW

Premier Way

BL83EN

Sunnywood Drive

BL83HR

Moorside Road

BL83JN

Kenyon Way

BL81QH

Shipston Close

BL81QR

Pendle Close

BL83GG

Cedar Fold

BL83JT

Booth Way

BL83JX

Copthorne Walk

BL81EJ

Cleadon Drive South

BL83BN

Church Street

BL81TU

Tottington Road

BL81PR

Walshaw Road

BL83AD

Brookthorpe Road

BL83EW

Scout View

BL83JY

Birchen Bower Walk

BL81WG

Nithe Walk

BL83AN

High Street

BL83BX

Bentley Fold Cottages

BL81PZ

Wentworth Avenue

BL83BY

Heswall Drive

BL83BT

Upton Way

BL83BS

Claughton Road

BL83FS

The Cross

BL83JJ

Booth Street

BL83DD

Scobell Street

BL83DT

Bury Road

BL83EA

Camberley Close

BL81PJ

Walshaw Road

BL81TX

Tottington Road

BL83AJ

High Street

BL83HS

Brammay Drive

BL83AF

Walshaw Road

BL81RH

Walshaw Road

BL83AR

Walshaw Road

BL83AB

Brookthorpe Road

BL83EB

Maple Grove

BL83HJ

Moorside View

BL83JR

Acresbrook Walk

BL83JZ

Sheep Gate Drive

BL81SX

Goodlad Street

BL81TZ

Greenhalgh Moss Lane

BL83BJ

Green Street

BL83BU

Booth Close

BL83DF

Scobell Street

BL83JL

Booth Way

BL81QD

Northleach Close

BL81QF

Cotswold Crescent

BL83DY

Bury Road

BL83GF

Elder Close

BL83HU

Meadow Way

BL81YU

Bridleway Close

BL83AY

Spring Street

BL83BE

Hall Street

BL83DZ

Ash Grove

BL81DS

Bankhouse Road

BL81PL

Bolholt Terrace

BL81QL

Cotswold Crescent

BL81TP

Tottington Road

BL83EG

Sycamore Road

BL81TW

Horridge Street

BL83JW

Booth Way

BL83TB

Walshaw Brook Close

BL81DZ

Bankhouse Road

BL83GP

Moyse Avenue

BL81PY

Walshaw Road

BL83EX

Rhode Street

BL83HG

Rosewood Avenue

BL83LA

Holt House Road

Data Sources

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