BL8 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brandlesholme Road, 0.2km from Woodhill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% 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 £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00025145 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1AP.
466
35
£ 38,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL8 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £120k 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 1AP. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,500
4 sales · Mean £ 129,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL8 1AP 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 House1.0 km
- The Old White Lion0.8 km
- The Help Me Thro0.1 km
- The Robert Peel0.9 km
- Stanleys of Bury0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bury United Reformed Church1.0 km
- Cup `o` Rosie1.0 km
- Taste of Cambodia1.0 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Dining with Distinction0.8 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Allens Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Pizza Pioneer0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Tonys Curry Pot1.0 km
- Golden Fish0.2 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bloom Coffee Co Ltd1.0 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.4 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.3 km
- Colorados Chicken1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.1 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.1 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Merton Street0.0 km
- Woodhill Road0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.1 km
- Woodhill Street0.1 km
- Walshaw Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81AP · Data under Open Government Licence