Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BANKHOUSE ROAD, BL8 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKHOUSE ROAD, BL8 1DS.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BL8 1DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £252k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.

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

BL8 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Bankhouse Road, 0.1km from Woolfold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 1DS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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: Average house prices are around £252k, up 29.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00025130 (shared with 19 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 1DS. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,500

18 sales · Mean £ 227,026

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Flat

£ 154,950

1 sales · Mean £ 154,950

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

BL8 1DS 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 offences2

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.3 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.5 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.8 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.1 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.3 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.4 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.4 km
  • B & M Retail Limited0.9 km
  • Trotters0.6 km
  • Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Help Me Thro0.7 km
  • The Garsdale0.9 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.6 km
  • The Fish Bar0.3 km
  • A Taste of Thailand0.3 km
  • Boston Pizza0.3 km
  • Kenny's Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cosalea Limited0.8 km
  • Paws for Coffee0.3 km
  • The Bolholt Hotel0.8 km
  • Asha0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.8 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.6 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Valley View0.3 km
  • Brandle Avenue0.3 km
  • Valley View0.3 km
  • Brandle Avenue0.3 km
  • Hunstanton Drive0.3 km