Bury · Manchester
In short: In 2026, the average home in Bury (Manchester) costs about £240k to buy or £1100/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 30 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Bury is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Manchester.
Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.
Day to day, Bury gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Bury tends to work best for buyers watching the budget.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £240k — -3% vs the Manchester average of £247k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1100 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2287 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £48k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Bury scores 7/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit buyers watching the budget.
Around £240k on average to buy (-3% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1100 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £48k with a 10% deposit.
Bury scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 30 minutes.