Aitken Close Ramsbottom, Bury
5 addresses across 1 postcode (BL0), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5103141.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bury costs £2,555 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Entwistle, about 6.5 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, and Nuttall Park (10 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 155 to 156 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ramsbottom Medical Practice, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bury in 2026-27: Band D £2,555 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,703 | £1,987 | £2,271 | £2,555 | £3,123 | £3,691 | £4,259 | £5,110 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bury borough HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Spring Street Sawmills, Spring Street, Ramsbottom: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Ramsbottom Police Station, Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9AB: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Garage Colony at junction of Fern Street and Quarry Street, Peel Brow, Ramsbottom: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 155 m and 156 m above sea level (155 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL0 9LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Entwistle 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nuttall Lane Ramsbottom | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bury Interchange | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 32.6 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ramsbottom Medical Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Bury Police Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Nuttall Park 10 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,840 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Top Park 6.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Lumb Wood | Wood | 160 m east |
| Square Reservoir Bridge | Lake or reservoir | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Acre Bottom | Valley | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Broad Hey Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Whimberry Close Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Whitelow Hillock | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bury: see them on the Bury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hazlehurst Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodhey High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Peel Brow School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Summerseat Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holcombe Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Tap BL0 9NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Zip Coffee BL0 9NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Franks Burger Shop BL0 9NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Local BL0 9ND | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2018 |
| The Fish & Chip Co BL0 9ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Alom's BL0 9JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Andrews C of E Primary School BL0 9JD | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| The Elephants Trunk Ltd T/A The Major BL0 9JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2023 |
| St. Josephs R C Primary School BL0 9JJ | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Sasilicious BL0 9NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 May 2026 |
| Ladybird Nursery Ltd BL0 9JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BL0 9LT: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Baker Street · Jubilee Gardens · Nuttall Close · Nuttall Lane · Smithills Hall Close · Silvermere Close · Tib Street · Salmesbury Hall Close · St Andrew's Close · Edgar Street West · Lansdowne Close · Hope Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.