Town Fields Close Bury
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL9), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5103551.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 8).
- Flood: 4 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 A; 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 7.3 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kay Garden, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Townside Surgery, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 22% 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); Flat (5); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1976-1982 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
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 A (55% of about 850 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)
- Humphrey House, Angouleme Way, Bury, BL9 6EQ: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Land off Knowsley Street (Q-Park airspace), Bury: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- 2 Cook Street, Bury, BL9 0RP: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Millgate Shopping Centre, Bury: up to 400 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Victoria Buildings, 9-13 Silver Street, Bury, BL9 0EU: up to 12 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Belle Vue Terrace Car Park: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Clerke Street, Bury: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 1 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0JP: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BL9 0SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BL9 0SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 86 m and 90 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL9 0SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL9 0SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) |
| Clifton (Manchester) 1,100 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | 350 m |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trinity Street Bury | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bury Interchange | 340 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Knowsley Place | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 26.6 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Townside Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knowsley Dental Practice | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 29-33 The Rock Halifax | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kay Garden 1,830 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Springs Community Green 9,770 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,390 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is War Memorial to the Lancashire Fusiliers, Gallipoli Gardens, a listed building (Grade II*), 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 38 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial to the Lancashire Fusiliers, Gallipoli Gardens | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bury War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Parish Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Medieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish church | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Starkies Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Goit | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Deardens Lodge | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Woodhill Brook | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Ashworth Valley | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 26 |
8 of the street's 26 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bury College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bury Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Derby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hazel Wood High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Ward Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School BL9 0RZ | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| The Mosses Community Association Ltd BL9 0SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Holy Trinity C Of E School BL9 0SB | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Mosses Pre School CIC BL9 0SB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Millennium Centre BL9 0BG | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2024 |
| University Centre Bistro BL9 0BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Turkish Gozleme BL9 0BJ | Other catering premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Al-Falah BL9 0RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Feb 2026 |
| The Coffee Pot BL9 0BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Woodbury Bistro BL9 0BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Fresh & Tasty BL9 0BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Peters Tea Room BL9 0BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Chadwick's Original Bury Black Puddings BL9 0BJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| The Bury Black Pudding Company BL9 0BJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| The Quality Stall BL9 0BJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
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 | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 67% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lakeside Way · Moss Row · Edward Street · Heyside Way · Cecil Street · Parkside Walk · Frank Street · Back Frank Street · Townside Row · Market Street · Trinity Street · Back East 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.