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Fairfield is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 8,168.
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Fairfield is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 8,168. The median house price is £155,000, with 160 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Terraced properties dominate the market at £145,000 median, while semi-detached homes average £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen 46.0 percent. The neighbourhood experiences moderate air quality, with nitrogen dioxide at 14.5 micrograms per cubic metre and PM2.5 at 7.5. Flood risk is minimal at 0.0 percent in flood zone 3. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 95.0 percent gigabit-capable coverage. The median age is 35.7 years, and 40.3 percent of homes are owner-occupied. About 5 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Fairfield. Council tax for band D is £2,555.15. The area falls under Bury Council and Bury East ward.
Data updated 2026/2025. Fairfield, Greater Manchester — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
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Within Greater Manchester, Fairfield ranks 7th cheapest of 10, 8th most affordable and 9th best for schools.
Sold prices in Fairfield have risen 46% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 5% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Fairfield (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 1 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 2).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 8.2% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/fairfield.
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Fairfield is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 8,168.