Windrush Avenue Ramsbottom, Bury
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL0), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5102404.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £440,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; 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 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 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 143 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Garden City Medical Centre, about 240 m away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2020 | 2 BL0 9TU | Detached | £440,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 2017 | 1 BL0 9TU | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 6 BL0 9TU | Detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 May 2002 | 4 BL0 9TU | Detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (28% of about 680 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 (340 m)
- Land off Kay Street, Summerseat, Bury: up to 16 homes, permissioned (950 m (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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 143 m and 145 m above sea level (144 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL0 9TU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL0 9TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromley Cross (Lancs) 312,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Entwistle 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Summerseat Lane Holcombe Brook | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bury Interchange | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 31.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Garden City Medical Centre | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gardners Chemist | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Bury Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Holcombe Brook, Holcombe Brook Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,620 m² | 170 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,730 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Hey Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Redisher Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Crow Lumb Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Sunny Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Square Reservoir Bridge | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Harcles Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 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 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Woodhey High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 490 m (0.3 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 |
| Greenmount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hazlehurst Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Summerseat Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Brook Primary School BL0 9TA | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Costcutter BL0 9UT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Lorna's Korner BL0 9UT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Al Bosco BL9 5QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Holcombe Brook Pizzeria BL0 9SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Hewlett Court BL0 9XJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Co-op BL0 9SH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 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 | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Springwater Avenue · Pinewood Crescent · Caldy Drive · Summerdale Drive · Brookside Close · Linley Grove · Havenbrook Grove · Mayfield Close · Sunnymede Vale · Kinross Close · Mayfield Close · Birch Grove
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.