Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

PROSPECT TERRACE, BL8 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT TERRACE, BL8 1BB.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 1BB 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL8 1BB — age 48, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BL8 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Terrace, 0.3km from Woodhill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

For families considering a move, BL8 1BB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00025137 (shared with 14 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 1BB. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 116,250

8 sales · Mean £ 125,687

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

BL8 1BB 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.

Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.9 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.2 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.4 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Best One0.5 km
  • LJ's Butties0.4 km
  • MACE0.9 km
  • Trotters0.5 km
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Asha0.9 km
  • Foodster0.9 km
  • Jewel in the Crown UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Olive's Kitchen Bury UK1.0 km
  • The Big Fandango1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Belly Busters0.8 km
  • Bitz & Pizza0.9 km
  • ChinaXpress0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Jaks Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Garsdale0.7 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.3 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.5 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhill Street0.1 km
  • Logwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Logwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Brandle Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodhill Street0.2 km