Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

HAILSHAM CLOSE, BL8 1YG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAILSHAM CLOSE, BL8 1YG.

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

317

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /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: BL8 1YG 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL8 1YG combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£398k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £398k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BL8 1YG is a well-regarded residential area on Hailsham Close, 0.6km from Burrs in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 1YG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £398k. 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 1YG are sourced from Output Area E00025118 (shared with 10 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 1YG. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 366,500

2 sales · Mean £ 366,500

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils0.1 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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Springside Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils1.3 km
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Tottington High School

Good912 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Brandlesholme Chippy0.6 km
  • Ernills0.6 km
  • ChinaXpress0.6 km
  • LA Pizza0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park0.7 km
  • Danny's at the log cabin0.8 km
  • Cosalea Brandlesholme0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop0.7 km
  • Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.7 km
  • MACE0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Brown Cow0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.8 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink5.8 km
  • Bromley Cross6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rudgwick Drive0.1 km
  • Rudgwick Drive0.1 km
  • Birks Drive0.3 km
  • Birks Drive0.3 km
  • Purbeck Drive0.4 km