Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BL8 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

407

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BL8 1BZ has a significant social housing presence — 48% 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 1BZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Woodhill Fold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BL8 1BZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.



Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00025133 (shared with 5 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 1BZ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.3 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils0.7 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils1.1 km
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Chesham Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.4 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop1.0 km
  • Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.9 km
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.7 km
  • The Swan Hotel1.0 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Help Me Thro0.5 km
  • The Brown Cow1.0 km
  • The Two Tubs1.0 km
  • The Garsdale0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • Olive's Kitchen at Business Lodge0.9 km
  • Jewel in the Crown UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Olive's Kitchen Bury UK0.9 km
  • The Big Fandango1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.6 km
  • The Fish Bar0.8 km
  • The Flamin Chicken1.0 km
  • Belly Busters1.0 km
  • ChinaXpress0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Cooperative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.3 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.6 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lichfield Drive0.0 km
  • Lichfield Drive0.1 km
  • Logwood Avenue0.3 km
  • Logwood Avenue0.3 km
  • Woodhill Street0.3 km