Relocation
Bury is a dynamic environment that welcomes positive change, instilling loyalty and investment from people and businesses now and in the future.
It is at the heart of the busy north west motorway network. This means it is Bury easy to get to Manchester City Centre, Liverpool, Leeds and north to the Lake District.
Residential Developments
Not only is it Bury's retail and leisure presence that is rapidly growing but so is the residential aspect of the town. As well as The Rock, Ask Developments are also adding to the wealth of residential accommodation.
Along with an impressive retail and leisure offering, the Rock will be adding to the residential population of Bury with 408 contemporary apartments. These will further strengthen the appeal of the town making Bury not only a stylish place to work and shop, but also a highly desirable place to live!
Miller Homes @ The Rock
Miller Homes has released the first information on its new residential development located at the heart of the £350m redevelopment of The Rock, in Bury town centre. This announcement completes the line-up in what is now the largest retail, leisure and residential scheme to open in the UK in 2010.Peter Vella, Sales Director at Miller Homes, says: “The Rock will see the revival of Bury and raise the towns profile to compete with Manchester and Leeds. We are delighted to be a part of this major revitalisation which marks our first return to the town since completing our Miller Brook development in Tottington in 2006.”
“We have named the residential development ‘Miller Homes @ The Rock’ to reflect the lifestyle change promised by this new location. It also brings something new and exciting to the property market in the area. City style living in a new neighbourhood, in a vibrant and thriving town centre. The properties will have broad appeal and attract first time buyers, young professionals, couples, singles and corporate buyers.”
Miller Homes’ 113 one and two bedroom apartments are situated in two buildings. 86 properties are located above a new Marks & Spencer store providing views of the new shopping square named ‘St John’s Gardens’. There are a further 27 apartments conveniently located close to the leisure facilities.
Prices are yet to be released, but Miller Homes says that the first releases will be very competitively priced, to attract local buyers and people from outside the area to Bury. Central to the appeal of the apartments will be quality and value that Miller Homes has a reputation for, plus the ease of commuting. The Metro-Link tram service interchange is a short distance from the apartments. The full show apartment and marketing suite opening will follow soon.
To receive further information on Miller Homes’ Miller Homes @ The Rock, register on line at the Bury page on the Miller Homes website, email: therock.nw@miller.co.uk or phone 0870 336 4722.
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Bury Distinctive
Townships such as Ramsbottom, Tottington provide highly desirable locations around Bury with beautiful hills and scenic countryside on your doorstep. To the south the vibrant community of Prestwich provides a more urban environment with excellent links to the city centre. This, combined with the evolving town centre of Bury and access to outstanding schools and colleges means this is an up coming area that deserves strong consideration in the North West.Read on to find out more about our distinct townships:
Bury
Bury is located on the fringes of the Pennine Moores. The River Irwell runs through the town and the town centre sits close to the bank of the river. The town is a popular destination for commuters and development has taken place in and around the town over the past few years. The town is also famed for being the birth place of Sir Robert Peel and the regimental homes of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Bury Market is a regional noted award winning open air market, famed for local delicacies such as Black Pudding, The East Lancashire Railway is a popular tourist destination and draws many thousands of visitors each year.
Radcliffe
Until recent years, Radcliffe was largely Victorian in character, with many streets of small dwellings built for the influx of factory workers during the Industrial Revolution. More recently the town has become a residential area, especially popular with commuters.
To the north Ainsworth is a small village with a picturesque village green and parish church. Also not the be missed is the Outwood Viaduct, the cycle trail and the rapidly developing country park and Millenium Wood at Outwood, where many of the most dramatic sculptures on the Irwell Sculpture Trail can be seen.
To the north Ainsworth is a small village with a picturesque village green and parish church. Also not the be missed is the Outwood Viaduct, the cycle trail and the rapidly developing country park and Millenium Wood at Outwood, where many of the most dramatic sculptures on the Irwell Sculpture Trail can be seen.
Ramsbottom
There are several villages within the Ramsbottom area - including Summerseat, Holcombe Brook and Hawkshaw. Part of Summerseat village is now a conservation area and nearby is the scenic Gollinroad Gorge, a local beauty spot. Holcombe Brook is a popular residential area with a range of local shops nearby. Holcombe Brook lies in the shadow of the famous Peel monument. Hawkshaw is a rural village surrounded by moorland and farmland.
Ramsbottom itself is a bustling local centre with a wide range of amenities from award winning restaurants to unique independent shops. The town has experienced a renaissance since the reopening of the East Lancs Railway and this brings many visitors to the town. The town centre is also home to a number of small supermarkets, a leisure centre and a local library.
The M66 runs to the east of the town and provides excellent links to Manchester, Blackburn and Burnley.
Ramsbottom itself is a bustling local centre with a wide range of amenities from award winning restaurants to unique independent shops. The town has experienced a renaissance since the reopening of the East Lancs Railway and this brings many visitors to the town. The town centre is also home to a number of small supermarkets, a leisure centre and a local library.
The M66 runs to the east of the town and provides excellent links to Manchester, Blackburn and Burnley.
Tottington
Tottington is surrounded by a largely rural community and is a great place for walking. Since the 1970s Tottington has experienced an increase in population with new development taking place. Today it is very much a residential community with a range of housing. To the north is the isolated village of Affetside which lies on an ancient Roman road and this has breathtaking views over Greater Manchester and Winter Hill.
Whitefield
Although there are retail areas and many small flourishing businesses, Whitefield is essentially a residential community. Modern estates have been laid out with the accent on open spaces and green areas. Park Lane and Ringley Road provide some of the most exclusive and sought after residential property in the north of Greater Manchester. The town centre is home to a new supermarket, library and a range of independent shops,
Prestwich
Prestwich lies on the eastern side of the Irwell Valley. The busy village centre adjacent to the Metrolink Station is bounded on one side by the 20 hectare Prestwich Forest Park, a charming parkland containing many pleasant walks. On the other side Prestwich neighbours the vast recreational resource of Heaton Park - Europe's largest municipal park. Beyond that, to the north nestles the village of Simister which is full of character.
The centre of Prestwich is referred to as the village is based around the Longfield Suite and Axis development which contains shops, restaurants and a local library. Prestwich is also home to a busy supermarket.
The centre of Prestwich is referred to as the village is based around the Longfield Suite and Axis development which contains shops, restaurants and a local library. Prestwich is also home to a busy supermarket.
Bury Green
Bury is home to :
- 14 urban parks
- 16 play areas that meet European standards
- 22 multi play ball zones
- 24 tennis courts
- 4 skate parks
- 60 senior football pitches
- 45 mini soccer pitches
- 21 bowling greens
- 2 sensory gardens
- 4 local nature reserves.
Bury's award winning parks provide the ideal opportunity for recreation. They support healthy living and provide a stimulating, creative and adventurous environment for people of all ages to enjoy. Most of Bury's principal parks have achieved Green Flag standard, which means they are classed as some of the best in England and Wales.
The Green Flag is now flying proudly over every single one of Bury’s main parks.
In the national awards, Bury retained all 11 of its existing Green Flags – and also notched up a 12th, Hoyles Park in East Bury, at the first attempt. This is one of the highest success ratios in the country.
Bury’s 12 Green Flag parks are:
• Hoyles Park in Bury East;
• Openshaw Park in Bury East;
• Clarence Park in Bury East;
• Manchester Road Park in Bury East;
• Burrs Country Park in Bury West;
• Whitehead Park in Bury West;
• Nuttall Park in Ramsbottom;
• Town Meadow Park in Tottington;
• Whitefield Park in Whitefield;
• St Mary’s Park in Prestwich;
• Close Park in Radcliffe; and
• Bolton Road Park in Radcliffe.
Bury safe
The lowest ever crime rates are now being reported in Bury and it's all thanks to the Community Safety partnership working with the local community, tackling crime. Working together a host of organisations form area based policing teams to confront issues happening in the borough.
Public Sector Partners in Bury work hard to deliver positive outcomes for local people in the borough. Watch our short film which shows some of the successes we have made in the last year.
Public Sector Partners in Bury work hard to deliver positive outcomes for local people in the borough. Watch our short film which shows some of the successes we have made in the last year.