Bowes Close, Bury
House prices, sold prices and local information for BL8 1UA.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Bowes Close, Bury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £198,125. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% semi-detached, 25% detached. Recorded sale prices on Bowes Close range from £142,000 to £346,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Bowes Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bowes Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BL8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 16 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £198,125 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Detached | 4 | £284,625 | 24 Jul 2023 |
Sold prices on Bowes Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 22 Aug 2025 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 25 Oct 2024 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 37, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 24 Jul 2023 | £346,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 23, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 29 Nov 2022 | £276,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 30 Aug 2022 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 28, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 30 Sep 2021 | £320,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 9 Apr 2021 | £245,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 25, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 27 Nov 2020 | £259,995 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 24 Sep 2020 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 37, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 7 Aug 2020 | £227,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 2 Mar 2020 | £198,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 5, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 29 Nov 2019 | £150,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 23 Nov 2017 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 10 Mar 2017 | £146,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 28 Oct 2016 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Bowes Close BL8 1UA | 29 Jul 2016 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Bowes Close | £150,500 (Nov 2019) → £220,000 (Aug 2025) | +46% over 6 yrs |
| 37, Bowes Close | £227,500 (Aug 2020) → £346,000 (Jul 2023) | +52% over 3 yrs |
| 10, Bowes Close | £146,000 (Mar 2017) → £215,000 (Aug 2022) | +47% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Bowes Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elton High School 1,017 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Elton Community Primary School 307 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 214 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Tottington Primary School 319 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Woodbank Primary School 295 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Tottington High School 811 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Old Hall Primary School 173 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Bromley Cross station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Hall i' th' Wood station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Farnworth station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
- Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway) 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Bury (Manchester Metrolink) 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Lamb Inn (opp, Bury Road) 2 min walk
- The Lamb Inn (o/s, Bury Road) 2 min walk
- Cedar Fold (opp, Bury Road) 3 min walk
- Darlington Close (opp, Tottington Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodbank Surgery
2 Hunstanton Drive, Bury · 0.7 mi - Tower Family Healthcare
16 Market Street, Tottington, Bury · 0.9 mi - Mile Lane Health Centre
80 Mile Lane, Bury · 1.4 mi - Walmersley Road Medical Practice
110 Walmersley Road, Bury · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Bury Tottington Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Brandlesholme Express · 0.5 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Tottington · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Euro Garage Brandlesholme · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Manor Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Futurecare Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Eye And Dental Clinic · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 614 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,483 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bury with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bowes Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 82.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.3% | 10.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 1.9% |
Religion
| Here | Bury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 63.5% | 48.8% |
| No religion | 27.8% | 29.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 87.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 12.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bury | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.5% | 32.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 18.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Bury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 48.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 43.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.3% | 27.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12% | 7.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 22.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bury.
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