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.
BL8 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 1BX.
203
55
£ 44,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Woodbank Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
The Elton High School
Old Hall Primary School
Chesham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BL81BX · Data under Open Government Licence