BL8 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Crostons Road, 0.2km from Woodhill Fold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
For families considering a move, BL8 1AJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00025143 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSTONS ROAD, BL8 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSTONS ROAD, BL8 1AJ.
269
42
£ 44,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BL8 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1AJ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
2 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL8 1AJ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodbank Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
The Elton High School
Chantlers Primary School
Bury Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Art Picture House0.9 km
- The Old White Lion0.8 km
- The Help Me Thro0.0 km
- The Robert Peel0.8 km
- Stanleys of Bury0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Bury United Reformed Church0.9 km
- Cup `o` Rosie0.9 km
- Taste of Cambodia0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Dining with Distinction0.7 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Allens Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Pizza Pioneer0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Tonys Curry Pot0.9 km
- Golden Fish0.3 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bloom Coffee Co Ltd0.9 km
- Pound Bakery1.0 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.4 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.0 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.1 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Merton Street0.0 km
- Tottington Road0.1 km
- Walshaw Road0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81AJ · Data under Open Government Licence