Is Bury a good place to live?

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.

How much does a home in Bury cost in 2026?

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.

How well connected is Bury?

Bury scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 30 minutes.

Bury · Manchester

Living in Bury

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.

Average to buy

£240k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1100/mo

vs Manchester average

-3%

Est. to city centre

~30 min