Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BL8 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 1BX.

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Population

203

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BL8 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BL8 1BX is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Woolfold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BL8 1BX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.



Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00025124 (shared with 3 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 1BX. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.2 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.7 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils1.0 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.1 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.2 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km
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Chesham Primary School

Good311 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Trotters0.7 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • LJ's Butties0.7 km
  • MACE0.6 km
  • Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Ruposhi Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Asha0.8 km
  • Foodster0.7 km
  • Woodbank Oscars After School Club0.2 km
  • The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • A Taste of Thailand0.5 km
  • Boston Pizza0.5 km
  • Kenny's Kitchen0.8 km
  • St Georges Bakery0.8 km
  • Thindi Ltd0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Brown Cow0.8 km
  • The Garsdale0.6 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.7 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.8 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grantham Drive0.1 km
  • Hunstanton Dr(Ebd - to def route)0.1 km
  • Skegness Close0.2 km
  • Brandle Avenue0.2 km
  • Hunstanton Drive0.2 km