Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Bury, Lancashire

Between 1801 and 1830, Bury’s population grew from 7,000 residents to 15,000 at a time when factories, mines, mills and foundries began to dominate the landscape. Following WWII, Bury suffered from poor quality redevelopment but much of the concrete construction has been replaced with attractive new shopping centres, houses and flats.

If you are looking for property for sale in Bury and only require two or three bedrooms, you have a choice of charming period cottages; more modern terraced and semi-detached houses; detached bungalows; and contemporary, detached houses. Estate agents in Bury also represent impressive new-build townhouses on three floors; executive-style detached houses with integral garages; and a fine mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced, semi-detached and detached houses.

Flats for sale in Bury are mostly located in period-house conversions and charming, purpose-built apartment houses. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding cottages, bungalows and houses, please contact Bury estate agents.

Amenities for Bury properties

The Millgate Centre is Bury’s main shopping area, although The Rock is currently undergoing redevelopment and will offer Bury residents additional shops, a multi-screen cinema and a medical centre. Bury Football Club plays at Gigg Lane and has a thriving youth division for the next generation of players. The Met Arts Centre is based in Market Street and is a small venue for theatre, music and comedy shows. Bury Art Gallery and Museum is on Moss Street and houses a fine collection of works by Turner, Constable, Landseer and Lowry. For school-age children, Bury offers an excellent choice of primary and high schools, including Bury Grammar School, Holy Cross College, and Bury College.

Transport in Bury

The railway station in Bury is at the end of the Metrolink rapid transit system, linking Bury to Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. Bury is west of Junction 2 of the M66 and local bus services are provided by Arriva, First Manchester, and Rossendale.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bury, which is covered by postcode BL9, you may also like to consider Bolton, Leigh, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Wigan, Todmorden, and Accrington.