BL8 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Brandlesholme Road, 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 transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% 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 £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00025139 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1AS.
285
38
£ 44,300 /yr
52%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL8 1AS's 56% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 44.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1AS. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,750
2 sales · Mean £ 103,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL8 1AS 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 John with St Mark CofE Primary School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
The Elton High School
Chantlers Primary School
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bury United Reformed Church1.0 km
- Cup `o` Rosie1.0 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Dining with Distinction0.9 km
- Rawkies Bury1.0 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Pizza Pioneer1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Golden Fish0.3 km
- The Fish Bar0.7 km
- A Taste of Thailand0.4 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Old White Lion0.9 km
- The Help Me Thro0.2 km
- The Robert Peel0.9 km
- Stanleys of Bury1.0 km
- The Two Tubs0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.4 km
- european food shop1.0 km
- Flora no Forna0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.2 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.3 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhill Street0.0 km
- Logwood Avenue0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.1 km
- Logwood Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81AS · Data under Open Government Licence