Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

STEPHEN STREET, BL8 2PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHEN STREET, BL8 2PU.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

home £147,475 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.6 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils0.6 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils0.8 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Bury Church of England High School

Good838 pupils1.1 km
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The Derby High School

Good926 pupils1.2 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Wellington Hotel0.3 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.8 km
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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