Balmoral Close Ramsbottom, Bury
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5100112.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £367,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 D; 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 Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 5.4 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Garden City Medical Centre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £367,000 | £367,000 | £367,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £187,475 | £185,000 | £189,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £169,975 | £164,950 | £175,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £86,500 | £86,500 | £86,500 |
| 1998 | 2 | £92,725 | £88,500 | £96,950 |
| 1997 | 2 | £86,500 | £82,000 | £91,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2021 | 10 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £367,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 5 BL8 4DL | Detached | £230,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Aug 2014 | 4 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £246,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2011 | 7 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 12 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2006 | 2 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 5 BL8 4DL | Detached | £189,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 6 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 4 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £197,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 3 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 5 BL8 4DL | Detached | £164,950 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 4 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 1999 | 7 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £86,500 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 4 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £96,950 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Mar 1998 | 6 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £88,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Oct 1997 | 10 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 3 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 3 BL8 4DL | Semi-detached | £79,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 132 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 D (44% of about 720 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)
- New Summerseat House, Summerseat Lane, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9UD: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 14 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL8 4DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BL8 4DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 14 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 137 m and 138 m above sea level (138 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL8 4DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL8 4DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Entwistle 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newcombe Road Holcombe Brook | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bury Interchange | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.9 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Garden City Medical Centre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gardners Chemist | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Bury Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Vernon Road | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,440 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,620 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,730 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Hey Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Redisher Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Sunny Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Gollinrod Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Harcles Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Greenmount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Summerseat Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hazlehurst Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tottington High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tottington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op BL8 4DD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Greenmount Butchers BL8 4DD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Hewlett Court BL0 9XJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Holcombe Brook Primary School BL0 9TA | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| The Hub Tea Rooms BL8 4DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse BL8 4DS | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Charlie Bakes Ltd BL8 4BB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Costcutter BL0 9UT | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Lorna's Korner BL0 9UT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 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 | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Stretton Road · Sandringham Drive · Windsor Close · Belvedere Avenue · Warwick Close · Kensington Close · Vernon Road · Springfield Road · Longsight Road · Carnforth Drive · Dover Close · Caernarvon Close
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.