About Baldingstone

Baldingstone is a small settlement located in the county of Greater Manchester, within the historic county of Lancashire. It lies within the BL9 postcode area, situated near the border with West Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, and is part of the wider urban sprawl of the Manchester conurbation. While not a town in its own right, Baldingstone is recognised as a local community with its own identity. It is served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of larger centres such as Bury and Rochdale. The surrounding landscape features a blend of suburban housing and open green spaces, with access to footpaths and local parks. Its proximity to major roads and rail links makes it convenient for commuting.

School Ratings in Baldingstone

Baldingstone is served by 130 schools. Hoyle Nursery School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Baldingstone

Property prices average £203K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £138K.

Deprivation and Employment in Baldingstone

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Baldingstone falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Baldingstone

Most properties in Baldingstone can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,299 sales

Average Price £203K
£200 — £10.24M
Detached £337K 748
Semi £202K 1,863
Terraced £138K 2,569
Flat £117K 680

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

77 Primary
17 Secondary
36 Other
Summerseat Methodist Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Springside Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Old Hall Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Primary Good 1.2 miles Chesham Primary Academy Primary 1.3 miles Holcombe Brook Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Primary Good 1.6 miles Peel Brow School Primary Requires Improvement 1.6 miles Hazlehurst Primary Academy Primary 1.6 miles Woodhey High School Secondary 1.6 miles St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Primary 1.6 miles St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy Primary 1.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Baldingstone IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Baldingstone in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
4/10
13,826 Children (0-15) 20%
42,140 Working Age 62%
15,899 Older (60+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 41.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bromley Cross (Lancs) Train Station 4.8 miles
Entwistle Train Station 5.3 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 5.3 miles
Hall-I-Th-Wood Train Station 5.3 miles
Rochdale Train Station 5.9 miles
Bolton Train Station 6.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Summerseat 0.6 miles Wood Road 0.6 miles Walmersley 0.6 miles Nuttall 0.9 miles Brooksbottoms 0.9 miles Nangreaves 0.9 miles Limefield 1.2 miles Woodhey 1.4 miles Hazelhurst 1.4 miles Chesham 1.4 miles Kirklees 1.8 miles Holcombe 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Bury
County Lancashire
Ward Bury East
Constituency Bury North
Parish Bury, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in BL9 30 shown View all streets

94BUR 1 Ajax Drive 2 Albany Drive 1 Albert Street 1 Alexander Drive 1 Alfred Street 6 Alkrington Close 1 Allen Dale Drive 1 Almond Avenue 1 Alnwick Drive 1 Altham Close 1 Alton Close 1 Alum Crescent 1 Anfield Close 1 Angouleme Way 10 Apollo Avenue 1 Arbour Close 1 Arden Close 1 Argyle Street 1 Arley Avenue 1 Arlington Close 1 Ascot Meadows 1 Ash Street 1 Ashborne Drive 1 Ashlor Street 2 Astbury Close 1 Athlone Avenue 2 Audlum Court 1 Austen Avenue 1 Aviation Road 1

Postcodes in BL9 50 shown View all postcodes

BL9 0AD BL9 0AF BL9 0AH BL9 0AJ BL9 0AL BL9 0AN BL9 0AP BL9 0AQ BL9 0AR BL9 0AS BL9 0AT BL9 0AY BL9 0BB BL9 0BD BL9 0BG BL9 0BH BL9 0BJ BL9 0BL BL9 0BW BL9 0BX BL9 0BZ BL9 0DA BL9 0DB BL9 0DF BL9 0DG BL9 0DH BL9 0DL BL9 0DN BL9 0DP BL9 0DQ BL9 0DR BL9 0DS BL9 0DT BL9 0DX BL9 0DY BL9 0DZ BL9 0EA BL9 0EB BL9 0ED BL9 0EG BL9 0EJ BL9 0EL BL9 0EQ BL9 0ES BL9 0EU BL9 0EW BL9 0EX BL9 0EY BL9 0EZ BL9 0FU