Is Newby Close in Bury safe?

Newby Close scores 50/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Newby Close?

The median property price on Newby Close is £107,500, based on 8 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Newby Close best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 167% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£107,500).

Newby Close

Bury, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £107,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 167% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 167% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£107,500).

Families

Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Good

Strong case: 167% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£107,500).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Fair

Good entry point at £107,500, but environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 81% in BuryTop 50% nationally

Medium confidence Based on only 4 data sources, 8 transactions

How Life Works Here

Newby Close is located in Bury. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 498m away (rail and bus and tram). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £107,500, with exceptional growth of 167% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (50)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Poor (25)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£107,500

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2025)

+166.7%

5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Newby Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

Bury Athletic Club 983m · 12 min walk
Powerleague 1105m · 14 min walk
Bury Sports Club 1198m · 15 min walk

libraries (4)

Bury Library 1625m · 20 min walk
Dumers Lane Community Centre and Library 1678m · 21 min walk
Castle Leisure Centre Library 1852m · 23 min walk
Unsworth Library 1998m · 25 min walk

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parks & green spaces (4)

Hollins Vale 990m · 12 min walk
Redvales Playing Fields 1002m · 12 min walk
Pyramid Park 1253m · 16 min walk
Openshaw Park 1301m · 16 min walk

schools (5)

St Luke's CofE Primary School 729m · 9 min walk
Holy Trinity Primary School 1244m · 16 min walk
Hollins Grundy Primary School 1252m · 16 min walk
St Thomas Church of England Primary School 1313m · 16 min walk
Ash Grove School 1727m · 22 min walk

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Transport Links

Rutland Drive bus_stop498m

Sussex Drive bus_stop585m

Aviation Road bus_stop617m

Borden Way bus_stop692m

Bury Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop1482m

Bury (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station1493m

Bury (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station1496m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources

50% data uniqueness

View all data sources

OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

Data updated: 2026-06-11