BL8 2PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stephen Street, 0.3km from Elton in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.
For families considering a move, BL8 2PU represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 2PU are sourced from Output Area E00025071 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEPHEN STREET, BL8 2PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHEN STREET, BL8 2PU.
330
35
£ 38,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 2PU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL8 2PU — age 35, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 2PU. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
27 sales · Mean £ 129,377
school Local Schools
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Chantlers Primary School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Bury Church of England High School
The Derby High School
The Elton High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Trotters0.7 km
- Go Local Extra0.8 km
- Best One0.7 km
- LJ's Butties0.8 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bury Cancer Support Centre0.7 km
- Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe Six0.8 km
- The Barracks Cafe0.7 km
- Gourmet Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- A Taste of Thailand0.9 km
- Boston Pizza1.0 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.5 km
- Salt & Pepper0.4 km
- St Georges Bakery0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wellington Hotel0.3 km
- The Help Me Thro0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.3 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.3 km
- Whitefield Metrolink4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stephen Street0.1 km
- Stephen Street0.1 km
- St Stephen's Church0.1 km
- Peers Street0.2 km
- St Stephen's Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL82PU · Data under Open Government Licence