Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BL8 2HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 2HH.

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

357

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 2HH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BL8 2HH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BL8 2HH is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Cockey Moor in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Radcliffe North & Ainsworth ward and the Bury South constituency.

For families considering a move, BL8 2HH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BL8 2HH are sourced from Output Area E00025304 (shared with 13 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 2HH. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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Lowercroft Primary School

Good245 pupils0.5 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good246 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.2 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Spar0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Bull Hotel0.5 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Toby Carvery Ainsworth0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lighthouse Fish Bar0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.6 km
  • SMS Village Stores0.8 km
  • Seddons Farm Butchers0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink3.0 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink3.1 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Higher Pit Lane0.1 km
  • Higher Pit Lane0.1 km
  • Ainsworth Road0.3 km
  • Rose & Crown0.3 km
  • Mile Lane0.4 km