Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

AINSWORTH ROAD, BL8 2LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AINSWORTH ROAD, BL8 2LU.

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

296

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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

BL8 2LU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £348k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

BL8 2LU is a well-regarded residential area on Ainsworth Road, 0.7km from Cockey Moor 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 2LU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 3.9% 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 2LU are sourced from Output Area E00025048 (shared with 5 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 2LU. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,975

10 sales · Mean £ 193,795

Detached

£ 390,000

4 sales · Mean £ 384,375

school Local Schools

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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils0.4 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good246 pupils0.4 km
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Lowercroft Primary School

Good245 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils0.6 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils1.0 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.1 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good259 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bury Cancer Support Centre0.7 km
  • Cafe Six0.6 km
  • The Barracks Cafe0.7 km
  • Grillbox0.9 km
  • Gourmet Sandwich Bar0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Salt & Pepper0.9 km
  • Golden Moon0.8 km
  • Rahan Tandoori Take-away0.8 km
  • Lighthouse Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Stephens Street Chippery0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.6 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • Seddons Farm Butchers0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Spar0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Black Bull Hotel0.7 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.8 km
  • The Wellington Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.3 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink3.3 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chantlers Avenue0.0 km
  • Chantlers Avenue0.1 km
  • Wadebridge Drive0.2 km
  • Wadebridge Drive0.2 km
  • Greenhill Road0.3 km