Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BIRCHEN BOWER WALK, BL8 3JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHEN BOWER WALK, BL8 3JY.

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

297

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /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: 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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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BL8 3JY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 89% 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. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.

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

BL8 3JY is a mixed residential area on Birchen Bower Walk, 0.5km from Walshaw in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Tottington ward and the Bury North constituency.

For families considering a move, BL8 3JY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 3.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 3JY are sourced from Output Area E00025532 (shared with 6 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 3JY. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 183,200

school Local Schools

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Tottington Primary School

Good343 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good259 pupils0.3 km
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Tottington High School

Good912 pupils0.7 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Victoria Hotel & Pub0.4 km
  • The Lamb Inn1.0 km
  • The White Horse0.4 km
  • The Dungeon Inn1.0 km
  • The Robin Hood Hotel0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • China Rose0.9 km
  • Sasilicious0.5 km
  • Gusto deli0.5 km
  • Rapallo Restaurant0.8 km
  • Rapollo Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.5 km
  • The Village Butcher0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Red0.5 km
  • Chips Inn0.3 km
  • The Pizza Box0.8 km
  • The Cottage Loaf0.9 km
  • Pizza Bite0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cooperative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink3.3 km
  • Bromley Cross4.7 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Holthouse Road0.1 km
  • Holthouse Road0.1 km
  • Booth Way0.2 km
  • Booth Way0.2 km
  • Neston Road0.2 km