Postcode insights

BL0 9QR

Holcombe Lee

Ramsbottom

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Detailed insights for BL0 9QR

Overview

Postcode BL0 9QR 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 3.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Ramsbottom has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ramsbottom has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from BL0 9QR.

Flood risk

No risk

Ramsbottom near BL0 9QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
1,948.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.57(-82%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.57(-63%)
Burglary
4.93(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.28(-64%)
Other theft
2.46(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
97.65%
Irish
3
1.18%
Other White
3
1.18%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
33.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.76%
No qualifications
25
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
50.85%
Owns with a mortgage
51
43.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.93%
Total households: 118

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL0 9QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL0 9QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202629, Holcombe Lee, Bury, BL0 9QRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£267,000
18 Jul 202513, Holcombe Lee, Bury, BL0 9QRTerracedLeasehold£299,950
23 May 202521, Holcombe Lee, Bury, BL0 9QRTerracedLeasehold£272,000
14 Mar 202545, Holcombe Lee, Bury, BL0 9QRDetachedLeasehold£250,000
06 Feb 202536, Holcombe Lee, Bury, BL0 9QRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the BL0 9QR postcode area, located within Ramsbottom, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL0 9QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryWoodhey High SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableDarul Uloom Al Arabiya Al IslamiyaOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHazlehurst Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL0 9QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL0 9QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodLongsight Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9SHWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9QR, 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 001FE01005021
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL0 9QR

Is BL0 9QR (Ramsbottom) safe?

The area around BL0 9QR records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 9QR?

The median sale price around BL0 9QR 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 9QR?

There are 8 schools close to BL0 9QR, including Woodhey High School (Requires improvement), Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya (Good) and Hazlehurst Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL0 9QR?

BL0 9QR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL0 9QR (Ramsbottom) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL0 9QR 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.