Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BANKHOUSE ROAD, BL8 1DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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

258

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL8 1DY combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£270k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £270k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.

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

BL8 1DY is a well-regarded residential area on Bankhouse Road, 0.2km from Woolfold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

For serious buyers, BL8 1DY is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 3.0% 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00025131 (shared with 7 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 1DY. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 262,475

12 sales · Mean £ 243,912

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.5 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.6 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils0.8 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.4 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.7 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.3 km
  • Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.4 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • LJ's Butties0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Help Me Thro0.9 km
  • The Garsdale1.0 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.7 km
  • The Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Brandlesholme Chippy0.5 km
  • Man Lung0.8 km
  • Belly Busters0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cosalea Limited0.7 km
  • Paws for Coffee0.5 km
  • The Bolholt Hotel0.7 km
  • Asha0.4 km
  • Foodster0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.0 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.7 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hunstanton Drive0.4 km
  • Lomond Drive0.4 km
  • Hunstanton Drive0.4 km
  • Valley View0.4 km
  • Valley View0.4 km