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BL0 0BL

Cheshire Court

Ramsbottom

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Detailed insights for BL0 0BL

Overview

Postcode BL0 0BL is located in a major urban area, within the Ramsbottom ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Ramsbottom area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ramsbottom is £50,214 per year. The nearest station is Entwistle, about 4.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nuttall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Ramsbottom has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ramsbottom has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ramsbottom is £50,214 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from BL0 0BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Ramsbottom near BL0 0BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Entwistle located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL0 0BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNuttall ParkLargeWalking directions to Nuttall Park
0.4 miBridge Street GardensSmallWalking directions to Bridge Street Gardens
0.4 miTop Mill ParkSmallWalking directions to Top Mill Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
5,097.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.81(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.73(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.06(+56%)
Public order
10.04(-1%)
Burglary
8.03(+45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
88.82%
Other White
14
4.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.28%
African
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
38.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.18%
No qualifications
41
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
41.33%
Owns outright
51
34%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.67%
Social rents from council
7
4.67%
Shared ownership
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Ramsbottom

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £310K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Ramsbottom area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,681 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ramsbottom over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£410,000£331
Semi-Detached23£270,000£318
Terraced73£220,000£245
Flats22£132,500£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ramsbottom

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ramsbottom.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,500£95,000£190,000£137,250
2017£267,000£122,000£179,000£145,000
2018£331,500£125,000£180,000£144,995
2019£329,250£110,000£173,000£162,500
2020£310,000£239,950£227,500£180,000
2021£385,000£199,950£242,000£192,098
2022£464,995£150,000£230,000£218,750
2023£425,000£140,000£283,000£198,000
2024£410,000£129,000£275,000£213,800
2025£400,000£140,000£280,750£225,000
2026£420,000£137,500£245,000£216,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ramsbottom.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ramsbottom.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£188£196£151
2017£232£178£211£163
2018£247£187£208£164
2019£261£179£200£180
2020£290£314£251£194
2021£323£252£255£211
2022£340£235£288£228
2023£331£226£267£230
2024£342£219£283£239
2025£320£258£298£248
2026£342£217£319£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ramsbottom.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ramsbottom in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL0 0BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL0 0BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202648, Whalley Road, Bury, BL0 0DEOtherLeasehold£260,000
19 Mar 202568, Whalley Road, Bury, BL0 0DETerracedLeasehold£228,950
02 Jun 202569, Whalley Road, Bury, BL0 0DPTerracedLeasehold£198,500
11 Mar 202559, Whalley Road, Bury, BL0 0DPTerracedLeasehold£238,500
12 Sept 2025102, Peel Brow, Bury, BL0 0AUTerracedLeasehold£243,000

Schools

In the BL0 0BL postcode area, located within Ramsbottom, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL0 0BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPeel Brow SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, RamsbottomVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL0 0BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL0 0BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTescoIrwell Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9ASWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miAldi4 Railway Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9ALWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miMorrisonsKing Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9ASWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL0 0BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlotte Louise Hunt

Ramsbottom - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardRamsbottomE05014163
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RamsbottomE02001019
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 001BE01005015
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL0 0BL

Is BL0 0BL (Ramsbottom) safe?

The area around BL0 0BL records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near BL0 0BL?

The median sale price around BL0 0BL in Ramsbottom is £245,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL0 0BL?

There are 5 schools close to BL0 0BL, including Peel Brow School (Requires improvement), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom (Good) and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL0 0BL?

BL0 0BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,727 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL0 0BL (Ramsbottom) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL0 0BL is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Charlotte Louise Hunt (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.