Shepherds Close Ramsbottom, Bury
32 addresses across 1 postcode (BL8), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5102004.
37 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale. 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 10, E: 4, F: 1). 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Bury costs £2,555 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 4.8 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Old Kays Park (5.8 hectares) is about 320 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 141 to 142 m above sea level. 1 of its 32 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Tower Family Healthcare, about 860 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £405,250 | £312,000 | £425,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £243,000 | £243,000 | £243,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £232,500 | £230,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £230,000 | £200,000 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £215,000 | £170,000 | £260,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £190,000 | £162,000 | £195,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 25 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £380,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 21 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £320,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 33 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £425,500 | |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 33 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £425,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 3 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £312,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 27 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £385,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2023 | 3 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jun 2022 | 9 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £243,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 25 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2021 | 19 BL8 4BL | Other | £650 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jan 2021 | 19 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jun 2019 | 37 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Oct 2018 | 35 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 33 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 1 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Aug 2016 | 19 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 29 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 41 BL8 4BL | Detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2014 | 21 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 2012 | 3 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £162,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Aug 2012 | 4 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 2012 | 7 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 25 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Aug 2010 | 12 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 35 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Feb 2009 | 17 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2008 | 4 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 2007 | 10 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Oct 2006 | 27 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £153,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2006 | 23 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £163,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 2004 | 8 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Aug 2001 | 23 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £76,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Sep 2000 | 13 BL8 4BL | Detached | £83,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 7 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Sep 1999 | 1 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 35 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 1996 | 23 BL8 4BL | Semi-detached | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (18); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1967-1975 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
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 B (50% of about 780 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 1.0 km
- Site of former Berry's Garden Centre, Turton Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3QA: up to 1 home, permissioned (900 m)
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, 3 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 32 addresses are between 141 m and 142 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL8 4BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km | |
| Entwistle 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 22 within 800 m; nearest Shepherd Street Greenmount | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bury Interchange | 4.4 km |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Tower Family Healthcare | 860 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Manor Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 810 m |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 4.2 km |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 3.8 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Esso Longsight, Greenmount Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,440 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Old Kays Park 5.8 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,480 m² | 940 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 6.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
19 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km south-east |
| Redisher Wood | Wood | 1.6 km north |
| Broad Hey Wood | Wood | 1.8 km north-east |
| Saplin Wood | Wood | 2.2 km north |
| Bowstone Hill | Hill | 2.3 km south-west |
| Sunny Clough | Valley | 2.5 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 | 31 | 32 |
1 of the street's 32 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m | No published inspection |
| Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holcombe Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 830 m | No published inspection |
| Tottington High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodhey High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | 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 |
| Old Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Tottington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hazlehurst Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Bakes Ltd BL8 4BB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Hub Tea Rooms BL8 4DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse BL8 4DS | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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
- BL8 4BL: 32 addresses
Nearby streets
Harborne Walk · Heaplands · Station Road · Shepherd Street · Shepherd Street · Fellside Close · Greenside Drive · Royston Close · Brookside Crescent · Greenpark Close · Greenheys Crescent · Green Park 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.