Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WATLING STREET, BL8 3QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, BL8 3QR.

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

392

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 3QR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BL8 3QR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BL8 3QR is a well-regarded residential area on Watling Street, 0.5km from Affetside in Bury. Administratively it sits within Tottington ward and the Bury North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 3QR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 3QR are sourced from Output Area E00025548 (shared with 25 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 3QR. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,000,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000

school Local Schools

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Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding283 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Pack Horse0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromley Cross2.9 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood3.8 km
  • Bury Metrolink5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Yeomans Farm0.2 km
  • Yeomans Farm0.2 km
  • Yeomans Farm0.2 km
  • Trinity Presbyterian Church0.4 km
  • Trinity Presbyterian Church0.4 km