Area Info for Bury, Unparished Area (Greater Manchester)

BURY, UNPARISHED AREA (GREATER MANCHESTER, UK)

Bury is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester, England. It is historically part of Lancashire and has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in textiles and coal mining.

Geography and Location

Bury is situated approximately 8 miles northwest of Manchester city centre. The town is characterised by its hilly landscape and is close to the Pennines, offering scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities.

History

Bury has a long history dating back to medieval times. It was granted a market charter in 1251, which contributed to its development as a market town. During the Industrial Revolution, Bury expanded rapidly due to its textile industry and coal mining activities.

Economy

Historically, Bury's economy was driven by textiles, coal mining, and manufacturing. Today, the economy is more diverse, with retail, services, and tourism playing significant roles. The town centre features shopping centres, markets, and various leisure facilities.

Landmarks and Attractions

Key landmarks include the Bury Market, one of the largest and most historic markets in the UK, and the East Lancashire Railway, a preserved heritage railway offering scenic rides. The town also has several parks and cultural venues, such as The Met Theatre.

Transport

Bury is well-connected by road and rail. The town has a railway station with services to Manchester, Bolton, and other nearby areas. Major roads such as the M66 motorway provide access to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Demographics

Bury has a diverse population, with a mix of different age groups and communities. The town has experienced growth and development over the years, maintaining a vibrant local culture.
Education
School
Old Hall Primary School0.13 miles
Springside View, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4LU
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury0.38 miles
Rudgwick Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1YA
Tottington High School0.82 miles
Laurel Street, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3LY
Holcombe Brook Primary School0.85 miles
Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9TA
Summerseat Methodist Primary School0.93 miles
Rowlands Road, Summerseat, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5NF
Springside Primary School0.95 miles
Springside Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5JB
Tottington Primary School1.07 miles
Moorside Road, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3HR
Greenmount Primary School1.09 miles
Holhouse Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HD
Woodbank Primary School1.15 miles
Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX
The Elton High School1.22 miles
Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN
Elton Community Primary School1.25 miles
Alston Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1SB
Christ Church CofE (Aided) Primary School1.28 miles
Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury1.29 miles
Hollymount Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HS
Woodhey High School1.29 miles
Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9QZ
Chesham Primary School1.43 miles
Talbot Grove, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6PH
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School1.44 miles
Athlone Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5EE
Health
Clinic
Tottington Health Centre0.91 miles
Tottington,, BL8 4AD
Kleyn Ultrasound Woodbank Surgery Bury1.00 miles
2 Hunstanton Drive, Brandlesholme, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1EG
Priory Highbank Neuro-Rehabilitation Service1.09 miles
Walmersley House, Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5LX
The Priory Highbank Centre1.09 miles
Walmersley House, Walmersley Road, Walmersley, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5LX
Ribblesdale1.93 miles
Bury,, BL9 0AH
Bury Integrated Community Services (Hub)1.96 miles
21 Silver Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EN
Specsavers Hearcare - Bury Pct - Bury1.98 miles
Unit 35 The Haymarket, Millgate Shopping Centre, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0BX
Mediscan - Moorgate Primary Care Centre2.01 miles
22 Derby Way, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0NJ
Pds Medical - Moorgate Primary Care Centre2.01 miles
22 Derby Way, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0NJ
Moorgate Primary Care Centre2.01 miles
22 Derby Way,, BL9 0NJ
Maple House2.04 miles
Haymarket Street,, BL9 0AR
Townside Primary Care Centre2.10 miles
Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0SN
Townside Primary Care Centre2.10 miles
Bury,, BL9 0SN
Healthy Minds Bury2.18 miles
Humphrey House, 4 ANGOULEME WAY, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0BQ
Vascular Studies Room (Bury)2.91 miles
X Ray Dept, Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7TD
Holcombe House2.91 miles
Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7TD
GP
Greenmount Medical Centre0.80 miles
9 Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, Bury, Lancs, BL8 4DR
Tottington Medical Practice0.91 miles
16 Market Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4AD
Dr Cheong & Al-Dubbaisi0.91 miles
1a Garden City, Holcombe Brook, Bury, BL0 9TN
Woodbank Surgery1.00 miles
2 Hunstanton Drive, Bury, Lancs, Bury, BL8 1EG
Walmersley Road Medical Practice1.77 miles
The Surgery, 110 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6DX
Dr C Shekar & Partners2.01 miles
Minden Family Practice, Moorgate Primary Care Centre, 22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Dr H Deakin & Partners2.01 miles
Minden Family Practice, Moorgate Primary Care Centre, 22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Dr Saxena & Partners2.01 miles
Minden Family Practice, Moorgate Primary Care Centre, 22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Dr Jackson & Partner2.01 miles
Bury Walk In Centre, Moorgate Primary Care Centre, 22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Rock Healthcare Limited2.01 miles
22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Huntley Mount Medical Centre2.09 miles
Huntley Mount Medical Centre, Huntley Mount Road, Bury, Lancs, BL9 6JA
Dr Subbiah & Partner, Ribblesdale Medical Practices2.10 miles
2nd Floor,Townside Primary Care Centre, 1 Knowsley Place, Bury, BL9 0SN
Ribblesdale Medical Practice - Dr Woodock & Partners2.10 miles
1 Knowsley Place, Knowsley street, Bury, BL9 0SN
Peel GPs - Dr's P.A. & J.C.Jackson2.10 miles
Townside Primary Care Centre, 1 Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0SN
Peel GPs - Dr's P.M.Cleary, M.Palaniappan & K.F.Rothwell2.10 miles
Townside Primary Care Centre, 1 Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0SN
Peel GPs - Dr S.A.Chacko & Dr R. Hubber2.10 miles
Townside Primary Care Centre, 1 Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0SN
Hospital
Alpha Hospital Bury2.13 miles
Buller Street, (Off Bolton Road), Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2BS
Fairfield General Hospital2.91 miles
Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7TD
Horizon Unit2.91 miles
Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD
Irwell Unit2.91 miles
Fairfield General Hospital,, BL9 7TD
Prestwich Hospital5.73 miles
Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 3BL
BMI The Highfield Hospital6.30 miles
Manchester Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 4LZ
Royal Bolton Hospital6.30 miles
Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0JR
Rochdale Infirmary6.56 miles
Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0NB
BMI The Beaumont Hospital7.77 miles
Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4LA
North Manchester General Hospital7.85 miles
Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5RB
Oaklands Hospital8.68 miles
19 Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8AQ
Salford Royal9.03 miles
Salford Royal, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
Royal Oldham Hospital9.27 miles
Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2JH
Accrington Victoria Hospital9.97 miles
Hayward Road,, BB5 6AS
All Saints Hospital (St George Healthcare Group)10.03 miles
159 Grange Avenue, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4EF
Royal Blackburn Hospital10.17 miles
Haslingden Road, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HH
Pharmacy
Gardners Chemist0.68 miles
6 Vernon Road, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DD
Manor Pharmacy0.69 miles
367 Brandlesholme Road, Bury,, BL8 1HS
Manor Pharmacy0.87 miles
335 Holcombe Road, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4BB
Cohens Chemist0.91 miles
12-14 Market Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4AD
Strachan's Chemist1.61 miles
Chesham Precinct, 166a Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6LL
Tesco Stores Limited1.74 miles
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy, Peel Way, Bury, BL9 5BY
Boots1.74 miles
Unit 1 Woodfields R/pk, Peel Way, Bury, Gtr Manchester, BL9 5BY
Netchem Pharmacy1.84 miles
107 Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2NW
Bury Healthcare Pharmacy1.84 miles
t/a Bury Healthcare Pharmacy, 28 Walmersley Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 6DP
Lloydspharmacy2.01 miles
Moorgate Primary Care Ctr, 22 Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ
Boots2.03 miles
Boots the Chemist, 32-36 The Mall, Bury, BL9 0QQ
Lloydspharmacy2.07 miles
6 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9HX
Imaan Pharmacy2.08 miles
14 Princess Parade, Bury, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, BL9 0QL
Huntley Mount Pharmacy2.09 miles
Huntley Mount Road, Bury,, BL9 6JA
Lloydspharmacy2.10 miles
Townside Primary Care Ctr, 2 Knowsley Place, Bury, BL9 0SN
Cohens Chemist2.16 miles
7 Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9AJ
Leisure
Park
KIRKLEES VALLEY0.53 miles
BURRS0.97 miles
REDISHER WOOD1.63 miles
CHESHAM WOODS1.80 miles
SPRINGS COMMUNITY GREEN2.59 miles
JUMBLES3.35 miles
UPPER BRADSHAW VALLEY3.45 miles
OUSEL NEST QUARRY3.64 miles
HOLLINS VALE3.65 miles
SEVEN ACRES3.98 miles
EAGLEY VALLEY4.23 miles
BANK TOP4.28 miles
LEVERHULME4.48 miles
QUEEN'S PARK ROCHDALE (Grade II Listed)4.48 miles
TONGE CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)4.61 miles
MOSES GATE4.94 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Bury0.64 miles
Vernon Road, BL8 4DD
Costcutter Bury0.64 miles
46-48 Newcombe Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9UT
Tesco Bury (Express)0.68 miles
Brandlesholme Rd, Brandlesholme, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1HS
Co-op Bury0.89 miles
Tottington, BL8 4AA
Tesco Bury (Express)1.06 miles
Tottington Rd, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1TS
Co-op Bury1.18 miles
Holcombe Brook, BL0 9SH
SPAR Walmersley1.20 miles
395, Walmersley Road, Lancashire, BL9 5EY
SPAR Euro Garage Brandlesholme1.24 miles
Prospect Service Station, Brandlesholme Road, Lancashire, BL8 1AU
Co-op Bury1.30 miles
Limefield, BL9 6NX
Chesters Convenience Store1.37 miles
120 Walshaw Road, Bury Lancs BL8 1LY
ALDI Crostons R Park, Wood St1.55 miles
Bury, BL8 1GU
Co-op Bury1.62 miles
Walmersley, BL9 6LL
Lidl Lancashire1.70 miles
Victoria Retail Park, Victoria St., Bury, BL8 2EQ
Tesco Bury (Superstore)1.74 miles
Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5BY
Co-op Bury1.76 miles
Ainsworth Road, BL8 2RT
M&S Bury The Rock1.91 miles
Unit C The Rock Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road Bury, BL9 0JL
Transport
Airport
Manchester Airport Terminal 217.41 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 117.73 miles
Manchester Airport17.85 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 317.90 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport29.31 miles
Blackpool International Airport31.53 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport32.05 miles
Bus Stop
Brandlesholme Rd/Springside View (N)0.17 miles
Springside View (NW)0.18 miles
Springside View (SE)0.18 miles
Brandlesholme Rd/Springside View (SE)0.21 miles
Longsight Rd/Brandlesholme Rd (SE)0.22 miles
Longsight Rd/Brandlesholme Rd (N)0.26 miles
Rudgwick Drive (NW)0.31 miles
Rudgwick Drive (SE)0.31 miles
Brandlesholme Rd/Brandlesholme House (NW)0.36 miles
Longsight Rd/Hazel Hall Ln (N)0.39 miles
Longsight Rd/Hazel Hall Ln (S)0.39 miles
Brandlesholme Rd/Brandlesholme House (SE)0.40 miles
Wood Road (NE)0.47 miles
Wood Road (SW)0.47 miles
Purbeck Drive (N)0.52 miles
Purbeck Drive (S)0.52 miles
Ferry Port
Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle30.65 miles
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal31.44 miles
Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal31.50 miles
Seacombe Ferry Terminal32.02 miles
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal32.27 miles
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal32.31 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing34.99 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing35.25 miles
Railway Station
Bromley Cross Rail Station3.74 miles
Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station4.07 miles
Entwistle Rail Station4.68 miles
Bolton Rail Station5.29 miles
Moses Gate Rail Station5.42 miles
Farnworth Rail Station5.46 miles
Kearsley Rail Station5.58 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station6.08 miles
Clifton (Manchester) Rail Station6.60 miles
Rochdale Rail Station6.84 miles
Moorside Rail Station7.14 miles
Swinton (Manchester) Rail Station7.16 miles
Walkden Rail Station7.47 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station7.63 miles
Lostock Rail Station7.80 miles
Darwen Rail Station8.12 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BL8 4L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment272
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
1, WINCHESTER CLOSE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1YQ		£325,500
2025-05-20
semidetached
freehold
SPRINGSIDE COTTAGES (13), SPRINGSIDE VIEW

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 4LN		£268,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
9, HAWORTH AVENUE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UX		£400,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
leasehold
7, MANSFIELD AVENUE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9US		£290,000
2025-03-20
semidetached
freehold
16, HARCLES DRIVE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UE		£280,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
leasehold
HAZEL HALL FARM, HIGHER SUMMERSEAT
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UG		£1,175,000
2024-12-06
detached
freehold
26, PURBECK DRIVE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1JQ		£235,000
2024-11-18
semidetached
leasehold
186, RAILWAY STREET

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL9 5QB		£200,697
2025-03-14
semidetached
freehold
50, RUDGWICK DRIVE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1YA		£340,000
2025-02-10
detached
leasehold
38, KINGSBURY CLOSE
TOTTINGTON
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1WB		£293,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
16, TONBRIDGE CLOSE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1YH		£420,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
26, KINGSBURY CLOSE
TOTTINGTON
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1WB		£250,000
2025-01-10
terraced
leasehold
3, WOOD ROAD LANE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL9 5QA		£255,000
2024-12-20
terraced
freehold
118, LONGSIGHT ROAD
GREENMOUNT
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 4DB		£330,000
2024-10-29
semidetached
leasehold
7, MOSLEY AVENUE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UH		£302,000
2024-10-23
detached
leasehold
34, HIGHER SUMMERSEAT
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UG		£165,000
2024-09-17
terraced
leasehold
2, ARUNDEL CLOSE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1YB		£330,000
2024-08-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, NITHE WALK
TOTTINGTON
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1WG		£235,000
2024-12-17
semidetached
freehold
69, KINGSBURY CLOSE
TOTTINGTON
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1WA		£336,100
2024-11-29
detached
leasehold
6, BURRS CLOSE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1JU		£415,000
2024-11-26
detached
leasehold
4, BEAULY CLOSE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9WB		£487,500
2024-11-25
detached
freehold
66, RUDGWICK DRIVE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1YE		£348,000
2024-11-19
detached
leasehold
2, WINCHESTER CLOSE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1YQ		£307,000
2024-09-20
detached
freehold
6, TRINITY GREEN
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9XH		£55,000
2024-03-29
terraced
freehold
19, FERNVIEW DRIVE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9XB		£218,000
2024-10-25
semidetached
leasehold
6, BAYTREE GROVE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UF		£275,000
2024-10-25
semidetached
leasehold
87, FERNVIEW DRIVE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9XG		£285,000
2024-10-23
semidetached
leasehold
32, NEWCOMBE ROAD
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UT		£325,000
2024-10-11
semidetached
leasehold
102, HARTFORD DRIVE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1WE		£210,000
2024-10-10
detached
leasehold
Sold 2024-07-11   £161,000
16, NEWHAVEN CLOSE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1XX		£420,000
2024-09-27
detached
freehold
32, OAK AVENUE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UY		£299,500
2024-09-02
semidetached
leasehold
1, MANSFIELD AVENUE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9US		£280,000
2024-08-29
semidetached
freehold
28, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9XA		£243,000
2024-08-28
semidetached
leasehold
34, FERNVIEW DRIVE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9XG		£282,000
2024-08-23
semidetached
leasehold
25, COLLEN CRESCENT

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1JE		£180,000
2024-08-13
terraced
freehold
49, QUEENS PLACE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL9 5PH		£375,000
2024-08-02
terraced
leasehold
12, BRAMLEY DRIVE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1JL		£225,000
2024-07-25
semidetached
leasehold
6, DUKES RISE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1GW		£351,750
2024-06-28
detached
leasehold
THE ISLAND (11), RAILWAY STREET

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL9 5QJ		£550,000
2024-06-21
semidetached
freehold
46, HAZEL HALL LANE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UP		£300,000
2024-05-31
semidetached
freehold
SPRINGSIDE COTTAGES (3), SPRINGSIDE VIEW

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 4LN		£265,000
2024-05-24
terraced
freehold
22, HARCLES DRIVE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9UE		£285,000
2024-05-17
semidetached
freehold
4, BRAMLEY DRIVE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1JL		£220,000
2024-04-17
semidetached
leasehold
114, RAILWAY STREET

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL9 5QD		£595,000
2024-04-05
terraced
freehold
10, NITHE WALK
TOTTINGTON
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1WG		£237,000
2024-03-22
terraced
leasehold
11, FERNVIEW DRIVE
RAMSBOTTOM
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL0 9XB		£253,750
2024-02-23
semidetached
leasehold
24, HORSHAM CLOSE

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1XY		£400,000
2024-02-21
detached
leasehold
40, KINGSBURY CLOSE
TOTTINGTON
BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1WB		£212,000
2024-01-26
terraced
freehold
492, BRANDLESHOLME ROAD

BURY
GREATER MANCHESTER
BL8 1JH		£250,000
2024-01-17
semidetached
freehold
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