Black Lane
Bury 014 · 5 sub-areas · 7,807 residents
Bury 014 is a residential area within Bury, home to around 7,800 people and one of the more affordable pockets in Greater Manchester's northern fringe. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £884 a month — notably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly three quarters of homes are owner-occupied, giving the area a settled, residential feel.
Black Lane is a settled residential pocket of Bury. The bigger gravitational centre is Manchester, around 62 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 Black Lane?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Black Lane in Bury
Living in Black Lane
Bury 014 sits in the northern arc of Greater Manchester, and what sets it apart from the city's denser inner neighbourhoods is its strongly owner-occupied character. Around 72% of residents own their home — well above the norm for urban Greater Manchester — which shapes the feel of the streets: quieter, more family-oriented, with a mix of semis and detached houses rather than flat conversions.
On price, it's competitive. A median two-bedroom comes in at around £884 a month, and a three-bedroom at roughly £1,059 — both meaningfully below what you'd pay in most of south Manchester. Rents have crept up about 5.6% over the past year, so prices are moving, but the base is still accessible. If you're buying, the median sale price sits around £193,000 — a deposit is roughly three years of saving at typical local wages, which is manageable by most UK city standards.
The population skews slightly older and more settled than inner-city Manchester. About one in five residents is under 18, and another one in five is 65 or over, which reflects the family and retirement households that dominate. Young professionals in their 20s make up a smaller share than you'd see closer to the city centre. Single-person households account for about 30% — not unusually high, but a sign there's a mix of life stages.
Practically, the nearest tram stop is around 1.6 km away — roughly a 20-minute walk — so you'll likely need a car for day-to-day life; indeed, around 61% of residents commute by car. The public-transport commute into Manchester takes just over an hour. Working from home is already a significant option for nearly a quarter of residents. The area is well-connected for broadband — 100% gigabit coverage means that side of life is sorted. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bury 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's quiet, safe, and affordable — the crime rate is exceptionally low and most residents own their homes, which gives it a settled feel. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent and the school quality within walking distance is below the national average. Families who drive and prioritise safety over nightlife or walkability tend to rate it well.
- What is the rent in Bury 014?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £683 a month, a two-bedroom about £884, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,059. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 5.6% in the past year, so expect some upward pressure, but prices remain well below the UK median.
- Is Bury 014 safe?
- Very. The recorded crime rate is just 0.6 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — a fraction of the national average of around 80 per 1,000. It's one of the lowest rates in Greater Manchester and reflects the area's stable, owner-occupied residential character.
- What's the commute from Bury 014 to Manchester city centre?
- By public transport it takes around 64 minutes. Most residents drive — about 61% commute by car — which will be quicker in off-peak hours. The nearest tram stop is about 1.6 km away and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.9 km, so you'll likely need to drive to the station or stop rather than walk.
- Who lives in Bury 014?
- A settled, mixed-age community dominated by homeowners. Around 72% own their home. There's a strong family presence — one in five residents is under 18 — alongside a significant older population, with nearly 21% aged 65 or over. It's not a young-professional hotspot; it skews toward established households who've put down roots.
- What schools are near Bury 014?
- There are 65 schools within typical catchment distance, so supply isn't an issue. Quality is more patchy — around 23% are rated Good or Outstanding, which is well below the national benchmark of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.2 km away. It's worth researching individual schools and their catchments before committing to a specific street.
- Is Bury 014 affordable to buy in?
- Relatively, yes. The median sale price is around £193,000 and at typical local salaries a deposit takes roughly three years to save — one of the more achievable timelines for first-time buyers in the Greater Manchester area.