Ainsworth is a small village in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, historically part of Lancashire. It sits on the north‑western fringe of the conurbation, with a semi‑rural feel thanks to nearby open countryside and easy access to the West Pennine Moors, while being within commuting distance of Manchester and Bolton.
The settlement has retained a village character despite the region’s industrial past: originally agricultural and later influenced by the wider textile and engineering industries of the surrounding towns, it now combines local amenities and community life with a mix of housing that appeals to commuters and those seeking quieter living close to urban centres. Its location means residents can enjoy both local community events and straightforward links to larger shopping, work and cultural hubs.
Postcode districts covering Ainsworth
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 9.9 miles
- Preston 19 miles
- Oldham 11.1 miles
- St. Helens 18.3 miles
- Wigan 12 miles
- Warrington 16.7 miles
- Burnley 14.9 miles
- Huddersfield 23.5 miles
- Blackburn 12.7 miles
- Bolton 3.2 miles
- Stockport 14.9 miles
- Salford 7.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Radcliffe North & Ainsworth Ward 0.7 miles
- Bury West Ward 1.2 miles
- Breightmet Ward 1.3 miles
- Tottington Ward 1.6 miles
- Little Lever Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Little Lever & Darcy Lever Ward 2 miles
- Radcliffe Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Elton Ward 2.1 miles
- Radcliffe East Ward 2.1 miles
- Bradshaw Ward 2.2 miles
- Tonge with the Haulgh Ward 2.2 miles
- Bury Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Ainsworth
BL2 5SW, BL2 5QL, BL2 5PQ, BL2 5PY, BL2 5QF, BL2 5QQ, BL2 5SL, BL2 5RD, BL2 5SD … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 16.6 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 26.9 miles
- Hall I' Th' Wood Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Bury Bolton Street Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 9 miles
Hotels near Ainsworth Ad
- Best Western Bolholt Country Park Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre 3.5 2.9 miles
- The Red Lion Hawkshaw 4 3 miles
- Village Hotel Manchester Bury 3 3.4 miles
- Red Hall Hotel 3 4 miles
- The Court House 3 2.9 miles
- Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa 4 3.4 miles
- Delta Hotels Worsley Park Country Club 4 4.7 miles
- The Court House 2.9 miles
- Novotel Manchester West Hotel 3 6.2 miles
Schools in Ainsworth
- Christ Church Ainsworth C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- School Stadium 1 mile
- Gigg Lane Stadium 2.7 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 3.1 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 5.4 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 5.5 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles
- Manchester Harbour 8 miles
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 8.4 miles
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 8.4 miles
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 8.5 miles