House prices in Bury
The median price paid for a home in Bury was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,217 sales. House prices in Bury did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 17.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Bury was 10% higher than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Bury was £969 a month in August 2026, 0.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Bury are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Bury stands out
- Rents in Bury had the 20th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+0.7%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Bury had the 48th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+17.5%).
House prices in Bury
The median price paid in Bury was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,217 sales, or £2,800 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £377,500 | 383 | £3,496 | +0.1% | +14.4% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £265,000 | 791 | £3,125 | +0.2% | +18.8% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £185,000 | 826 | £2,298 | +2.8% | +19.4% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £127,500 | 217 | £2,286 | −1.9% | +10.9% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | £235,000 | 0.0% | +17.5% | £2,800 | +0.1% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Bury sold for a median £2,800 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% higher than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Bury has the 107th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Bury
The average private rent in Bury was £969 a month in August 2026, 0.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in Bury are 45.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Bury has the 135th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Bury
1,925 homes were sold in Bury in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.97 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Bury were 6.8% up on the year before and 32.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 113th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Bury
Deprivation in Bury
Bury is the 107th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 107th |
| Income | 96th |
| Employment | 76th |
| Education and skills | 143rd |
| Health | 75th |
| Crime | 65th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 243rd |
| Living environment | 51st |
Broadband and mobile in Bury
94.2% of premises in Bury can get gigabit broadband and 99.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.8% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 69th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
96.6% of premises in Bury get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Bury
In the year ending June 2025, 10,802 people moved to Bury from elsewhere in the UK and 10,496 moved away, a net gain of 306 (1.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Manchester 2,331
- Salford 1,164
- Bolton 835
Most moved out to
- Bolton 1,157
- Manchester 1,068
- Salford 817
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Bury
How much does a house cost in Bury?
The median price paid for a home in Bury was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £377,500; semi-detached £265,000; terraced £185,000; flats £127,500.
Are house prices in Bury going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Bury did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 17.5%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Bury?
The average private rent in Bury was £969 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £686; 2 bed £888; 3 bed £1,065; 4+ bed £1,559.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Bury?
92.8% of premises in Bury can get full fibre and 94.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Bolton 10 km
- Rossendale 12 km
- Rochdale 12 km
- Salford 13 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 16 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.