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BL0 0RX

Bury Old Road

Ramsbottom

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Detailed insights for BL0 0RX

Overview

Postcode BL0 0RX 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 4.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Top Mill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from BL0 0RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ramsbottom near BL0 0RX 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 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL0 0RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTop Mill ParkSmallWalking directions to Top Mill Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
269.8 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
272
92.83%
Chinese
3
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Other White
3
1.02%
Other
3
1.02%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
40.83%
No qualifications
34
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.5%
Apprenticeship
21
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
43.08%
Owns with a mortgage
53
40.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.54%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Other social rented
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL0 0RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL0 0RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026316, Rochdale Road, Bury, BL0 0RNOtherLeasehold£295,000

Schools

In the BL0 0RX postcode area, located within Ramsbottom, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL0 0RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableRossendale SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryRamsbottom Stubbins Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryPeel Brow SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 0RX, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL0 0RX

Is BL0 0RX (Ramsbottom) safe?

The area around BL0 0RX 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 0RX?

The median sale price around BL0 0RX 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 0RX?

There are 3 schools close to BL0 0RX, including Rossendale School (Good), Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School (Good) and Peel Brow School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL0 0RX?

BL0 0RX 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 0RX (Ramsbottom) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL0 0RX 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.