BL8 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crostons Road, 0.3km from Woodhill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
Day-to-day life in BL8 1AL has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00025148 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSTONS ROAD, BL8 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSTONS ROAD, BL8 1AL.
320
39
£ 38,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL8 1AL — age 39, 43% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £140k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1AL. The average age is 38.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,000
5 sales · Mean £ 112,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL8 1AL 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
12 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
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Bury United Reformed Church1.0 km
- Cup `o` Rosie0.9 km
- Taste of Cambodia0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Dining with Distinction0.8 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Allens Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Pizza Pioneer0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Tonys Curry Pot0.9 km
- Golden Fish0.2 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
14 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
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.1 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.0 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Merton Street0.1 km
- Walshaw Road0.1 km
- Tottington Road0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.2 km
- Woodhill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81AL · Data under Open Government Licence