Living in Bury, Greater Manchester
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Property Market in Bury
Average Prices by Type in BuryThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached | £271,249 | 40 |
| Terraced | £177,714 | 28 |
| Detached | £402,391 | 23 |
| Flat | £115,500 | 10 |
| House | £191,990 | 5 |
| End Terrace | £188,750 | 4 |
| Townhouse | £275,000 | 2 |
| Land | £100,000 | 1 |
| Cottage | £180,000 | 1 |
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Local administration around Bury
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Bury
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townside Surgery | Townside Primary Care Centre, Knowsley Place, Bury | 0.2 mi | 0161 7621600 |
| Ribblesdale Medical Practice | Townside Pcc - Knowsley Pl, Knowsley Street, Bury | 0.2 mi | 0161 7621650 |
| Peel Gps | Townside Pcc, Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury | 0.2 mi | 0161 7621515 |
| Rock Healthcare Limited | 22 Derby Way, Bury | 0.4 mi | 0161 4479820 |
| Knowsley Medical Centre | 9-11 Knowsley Street, Bury | 0.4 mi | 0161 7641217 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Bury
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 32-36 the Mall, Bury | 0.1 mi | 0161 7645264 |
| Iq Pharmacy | 11 Princess Parade, Bury | 0.1 mi | 01617 641489 |
| Cohens Chemist | 2 Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury | 0.2 mi | 01617 645010 |
| Tesco Instore Pharmacy | Peel Way, Bury | 0.2 mi | 01616 028910 |
| Boots | Unit 1, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel Way, Bury | 0.2 mi | 0161 7642854 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Bury
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | 2 St. Marys Place, Bury | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 10 Tenterden Street, Bury | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 7 South Street, Bury | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | Unit F18/19, the Rock Shopping Centre, 1 Goodall Street, Bury | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Department | Moorgate Primary Care Centre, 22 Derby Way, Bury | 0.4 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Bury
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 77, 16, ST JOHNS GARDENS | £150,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 23, SOUTH CROSS STREET | £140,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| APARTMENT 38, 5, ST JOHNS GARDENS | £116,500 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 3, BARKER STREET | £126,600 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
| 4, BARKER STREET | £160,000 | Terraced | Mar 2026 |
| 11, PARSONS LANE | £400,000 | Terraced | Mar 2026 |
| APARTMENT 25, 6, SOUTH STREET | £141,500 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| 44, MANCHESTER ROAD | £321,000 | Terraced | Feb 2026 |
| 109, MANCHESTER ROAD | £177,500 | Terraced | Feb 2026 |
| 18, WATERLOO COURT | £108,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Bury
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Primary School | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Woodbank Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Elton Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Requires Improvement | 0.9 mi |
| East Ward Community Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Chesham Primary Academy | Inadequate | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Hazel Wood High School | Good | 1.0 mi |
Broadband in Bury
Local Amenities in Bury
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0 mi
- Kay Gardens 0.1 mi
- Gallipoli Gardens 0.1 mi
- Library Gardens 0.1 mi
- St John's Garden 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Foods 0.1 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
- Tesco 0.3 mi
- B&M Home Store 0.6 mi
- Lidl 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Kearsley Rail Station 4.7 mi
- Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station 4.8 mi
- Farnworth Rail Station 4.8 mi
- Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station 4.9 mi
- Bromley Cross Rail Station 4.9 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Healthfront Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- Hilton House Medical 0.2 mi
- Townside Primary Care Centre 0.2 mi
- Cohens Chemist 0.2 mi
- Asda 0.2 mi
Area Profile for Bury
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