Ainsworth & Bradley Fold
Bury 012 · 4 sub-areas · 6,120 residents
Bury 012 is a predominantly owner-occupied corner of Bury, in Greater Manchester's North West, home to around 6,120 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £884 a month — noticeably below the UK's national median for a 2-bed, and in line with Bury's broadly affordable housing market. Over four in five households here own their home, making it one of the more settled, family-oriented pockets of the borough.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is a settled residential pocket of Bury. The bigger gravitational centre is Manchester, around 63 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £965 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold in Bury
Living in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold
This part of Bury has the feel of a well-established suburban neighbourhood rather than a transient rental market. The overwhelming majority of residents — around 84% — own their homes, which shapes the character of the area considerably: quieter streets, longer-term neighbours, less of the churn you'd find in a more rental-heavy district. It's the kind of place people move to and stay.
Rents here sit well below the national midpoint. A 2-bed comes in at roughly £884 a month, compared with a UK median of around £1,200 — you're paying meaningfully less for comparable space. For buyers, the median sale price is just over £281,000, and the deposit gap is more manageable than most of the country: it takes around 4.4 years of saving to reach a typical deposit, which is a realistic timeline for most working households.
The age profile is noticeably older than a typical city neighbourhood. Around a quarter of residents are aged 50 to 64, and nearly one in five is 65 or over. Families with children are well represented too — couples with children account for roughly 23% of households. This isn't a neighbourhood of young professionals sharing flats; it's a place where people have put down roots.
For commuters, Manchester is reachable by public transport in just under 65 minutes. Most residents drive — around 62% get to work by car — and a notable 31% work from home, which has become a significant part of the area's working pattern. The nearest rail station is roughly 3.8 km away (about a 47-minute walk, though most people drive or get a lift). See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different parts of the neighbourhood compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bury 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, quiet suburban neighbourhood with high owner-occupation and an older age profile. If you're after a calm, community-rooted area with affordable housing and easy car access, it works well. It's not a place with a buzzy high street or young-professional energy — but that's not what it's trying to be.
- What is the rent in Bury 012?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £683 a month, a two-bedroom around £884, and a three-bedroom around £1,059. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5.6% over the past year.
- Is Bury 012 safe?
- The area sits in the 7th deprivation decile — above average for prosperity — and has high owner-occupation and an older, stable population, all of which are associated with lower crime rates. It's considerably calmer than Greater Manchester's inner-city districts.
- What's the commute from Bury 012 to Manchester city centre?
- By public transport, it takes around 65 minutes to reach Manchester. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — only about 2.5% commute by bus or rail — and around 31% work from home, which has reduced the commute question for a significant share of the neighbourhood.
- Who lives in Bury 012?
- Predominantly older, settled households — around 43% of residents are over 50, and over 84% own their home. Families with children make up roughly 23% of households. It's not a renter's neighbourhood; it's where people have bought and stayed for the long term.
- What schools are near Bury 012?
- There are 43 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 23% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.7 km away. Parents should check individual school ratings carefully before committing to the area.
- How affordable is buying a home in Bury 012?
- The median sale price is just over £281,000, and it takes around 4.4 years of saving to reach a typical deposit — more achievable than most of England. That said, rent currently absorbs around 48% of typical take-home pay, so saving while renting here requires discipline.