The postcode area is located in the Bury, Bury postcode town, in the North West, England region.
The BL8 postcode area, located in the North West of England is predominantly in Bury, Greater Manchester, extending into parts of the Borough of Rossendale, Lancashire. It covers areas including Summerseat, Walmersley, and Nuttall, among others. This ares largely consists of semi-rural communities, although there are also urban areas, especially towards the Bury town centre. Major supermarkets and retail shops can be found in the town centre. Local amenities also include a range of schools, both primary and secondary, along with parks and recreational facilities.
Geographically, BL8 area has a rich mix of landscapes, from rolling hills and open countryside to urban areas. It is situated near the River Irwell and is in proximity to two local nature reserves - Burrs Country Park and Nuttall Park, providing ample outdoor recreational opportunities.
Public transport services within the BL8 postcode area are well developed. Regular bus lines service the region, allowing ease of access to the centre of Bury, neighbouring areas, and further afield. Additionally, the area benefits from its proximity to the M66 motorway, providing excellent road links to Manchester and the North West. The Bury Interchange, within a short distance, offers further bus services and is also a hub of the Manchester Metrolink network, presenting easy tram access to Manchester city centre and beyond.
The area offers a combination of affordable and upscale housing, making it a desirable location for a broad range of residents, from young professionals to families.
A Major part of this postcode area has a unique mix of residents when compared to others:
Imagine a community with people of all ages (except slightly fewer retirees), scattered around the UK but especially in the Midlands. That's the essence of a big area of BL8 postcode district!
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Bury West, Elton, North Manor, Radcliffe North & Ainsworth, Ramsbottom, Redvales, Tottington electoral wards.
The population of BL8 postcode area is 36,666. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 32,640, followed by Pakistani, with a total of 1,189. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (21,809), followed by No religion (11,075).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (9,414), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (5,961).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (12,525), while 9,610 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 10,145 adults have Level 4 education, while 4,623 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (10944), Between 45 to 54 (9352), and Between 55 to 64 (8837).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (7,182) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,241), and Intermediate occupations (4,185).
There are total 5 postcode sectors present in the BL8 (listed below). The postcode BL8 has a total of 1725 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | BL8 |
Ward | Bury West Elton North Manor Radcliffe North & Ainsworth Ramsbottom Redvales Tottington |
LTLA22 | Bury |
UTLA22 | Bury |
Region | North West |
Country | England |
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House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £88,000.00 | £88,000.00 - £88,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £135,000.00 | £135,000.00 - £135,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £201,105.75 | £161,423.00 - £237,500.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £260,000.00 | £260,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £215,000.00 | £215,000.00 - £215,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £100,000.00 | £100,000.00 - £100,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £157,500.00 | £157,500.00 - £157,500.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £169,413.89 | £85,000.00 - £257,500.00 | 12 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £692,500.00 | £295,000.00 - £1,195,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £142,250.00 | £142,000.00 - £142,500.00 | 2 |
Other | £745,000.00 | £295,000.00 - £1,195,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £224,749.38 | £90,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 8 |
Terraced | £181,800.00 | £63,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 12 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £547,500.00 | £365,000.00 - £925,000.00 | 3 |
Flat | £190,000.00 | £190,000.00 - £190,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £248,750.00 | £210,000.00 - £270,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £162,250.00 | £142,000.00 - £182,500.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £334,083.33 | £290,000.00 - £388,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £119,000.00 | £88,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £369,583.33 | £166,000.00 - £770,000.00 | 5 |
Terraced | £152,805.56 | £100,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 12 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £818,750.00 | £225,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £121,333.33 | £100,000.00 - £160,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £35,000.00 | £35,000.00 - £35,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £293,875.00 | £204,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 5 |
Terraced | £213,392.86 | £140,000.00 - £465,000.00 | 8 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £405,000.00 | £360,000.00 - £540,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £372,000.00 | £372,000.00 - £372,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £220,276.11 | £90,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £202,666.39 | £118,500.00 - £447,500.00 | 12 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £396,066.67 | £285,000.00 - £470,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £160,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £170,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £325,000.00 | £325,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £225,678.57 | £56,500.00 - £405,000.00 | 17 |
Terraced | £204,050.00 | £108,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 9 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £353,498.33 | £230,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 10 |
Flat | £328,050.00 | £85,000.00 - £530,000.00 | 6 |
Other | £318,500.00 | £318,500.00 - £318,500.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £268,256.11 | £213,000.00 - £329,995.00 | 15 |
Terraced | £175,414.47 | £43,750.00 - £400,000.00 | 24 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £331,170.95 | £190,000.00 - £395,000.00 | 17 |
Flat | £115,000.00 | £95,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £268,500.00 | £262,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £250,160.09 | £185,000.00 - £294,995.00 | 22 |
Terraced | £159,384.62 | £110,000.00 - £205,000.00 | 13 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £543,265.00 | £304,995.00 - £895,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £104,975.00 | £39,950.00 - £140,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £196,000.00 | £196,000.00 - £196,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £244,258.25 | £150,000.00 - £349,995.00 | 21 |
Terraced | £186,979.17 | £150,000.00 - £205,000.00 | 13 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £352,586.11 | £179,700.00 - £447,500.00 | 9 |
Flat | £185,125.00 | £92,500.00 - £270,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £836,250.00 | £372,500.00 - £1,300,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £242,038.89 | £182,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 14 |
Terraced | £194,128.21 | £125,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 16 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £400,383.67 | £257,500.00 - £830,000.00 | 22 |
Flat | £213,666.67 | £140,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £231,611.11 | £150,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 11 |
Terraced | £182,393.18 | £93,250.00 - £305,000.00 | 16 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £380,650.00 | £261,500.00 - £460,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £107,875.00 | £92,000.00 - £123,750.00 | 2 |
Other | £196,350.00 | £100,000.00 - £292,700.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £232,248.33 | £150,500.00 - £308,000.00 | 20 |
Terraced | £186,102.78 | £95,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 13 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £360,623.33 | £330,000.00 - £433,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £105,000.00 | £105,000.00 - £105,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £54,145.00 | £2,580.00 - £175,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £399,998.33 | £170,000.00 - £730,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £190,136.36 | £130,000.00 - £263,000.00 | 15 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £467,893.89 | £290,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 14 |
Flat | £119,750.00 | £109,500.00 - £130,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £385,000.00 | £385,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £294,665.00 | £125,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £198,660.71 | £95,000.00 - £288,500.00 | 11 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £308,666.67 | £264,500.00 - £395,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £95,166.67 | £43,000.00 - £157,500.00 | 3 |
Other | £520,000.00 | £520,000.00 - £520,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £285,800.00 | £153,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £133,645.83 | £75,000.00 - £279,000.00 | 14 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £380,137.22 | £340,000.00 - £465,000.00 | 8 |
Flat | £132,000.00 | £132,000.00 - £132,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £60,000.00 | £60,000.00 - £60,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £236,739.29 | £95,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 19 |
Terraced | £200,371.35 | £122,500.00 - £275,000.00 | 11 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £407,526.11 | £325,000.00 - £670,000.00 | 11 |
Flat | £150,000.00 | £147,500.00 - £152,500.00 | 2 |
Other | £335,000.00 | £335,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £269,850.00 | £135,000.00 - £414,000.00 | 8 |
Terraced | £180,807.86 | £105,000.00 - £369,000.00 | 10 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Chantlers Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 299 | 3-11 | BL82SF |
Woodbank Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 287 | 3-11 | BL81AX |
Old Hall Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 199 | 5-11 | BL84LU |
Lowercroft Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 245 | 4-11 | BL82TS |
Greenmount Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 244 | 4-11 | BL84HD |
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryPrimary, Outstanding | 231 | 3-11 | BL82RH |
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryPrimary, Good | 197 | 4-11 | BL81YA |
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 114 | 3-11 | BL84PA |
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, HawkshawPrimary, Outstanding | 101 | 4-11 | BL84JL |
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryPrimary, Outstanding | 283 | 4-11 | BL84HS |
The Elton High SchoolSecondary, Good | 1017 | 11-16 | BL81RN |
St Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 250 | 3-11 | BL82DX |
Elton Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 319 | 3-11 | BL81SB |
Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 259 | 3-11 | BL83AX |
Tottington High SchoolSecondary, Good | 912 | 11-16 | BL83LY |
Tottington Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 343 | 3-11 | BL83HR |
Greenhill Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 246 | 4-11 | BL82JH |