Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

REVERS STREET, BL8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REVERS STREET, BL8 1AQ.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL8 1AQ — age 42, 80% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL8 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Revers Street, 0.2km from Woodhill Fold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00025143 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1AQ. 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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BL8 1AQ 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.

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school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.5 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.6 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.7 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.0 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.1 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.3 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding245 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Art Picture House0.9 km
  • The Old White Lion0.8 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.1 km
  • The Robert Peel0.8 km
  • Stanleys of Bury0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Bury Town Cafe1.0 km
  • Bury United Reformed Church0.9 km
  • Cup `o` Rosie0.9 km
  • Lava Coffee1.0 km
  • Taste of Cambodia0.9 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Allens Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Pizza Pioneer0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Tonys Curry Pot0.9 km
  • Golden Fish0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Bloom Coffee Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Pound Bakery1.0 km
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
  • The Swan Hotel1.0 km
  • B & M Retail Limited0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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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 Street0.1 km
  • Tottington Road0.1 km
  • Woodhill Road0.1 km
  • Woodhill Road0.1 km
  • Walshaw Road0.1 km