BL8 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Oakwood Close, 0.4km from Elton in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 1DD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00025064 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD CLOSE, BL8 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD CLOSE, BL8 1DD.
386
40
£ 50,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 1DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL8 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £404k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1DD. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 404,000
3 sales · Mean £ 391,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
BL8 1DD 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
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Chantlers Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
The Elton High School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Woodbank Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
Lowercroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Barracks Cafe1.0 km
- Asha0.8 km
- Foodster0.8 km
- Gourmet Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Pen Thai0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Golden Moon0.8 km
- Rahan Tandoori Take-away0.8 km
- Belly Busters0.7 km
- Bitz & Pizza0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- LJ's Butties0.7 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
- The Swan Hotel0.7 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wellington Hotel0.7 km
- The Help Me Thro0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.7 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.8 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Robert Street0.3 km
- Harvey Street0.3 km
- Wood Street0.4 km
- Redford Street0.4 km
- Harvey Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81DD · Data under Open Government Licence