Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BL8 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 1AB.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 1AB 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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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL8 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BL8 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Woodhill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00025148 (shared with 21 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 1AB. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BL8 1AB has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.4 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.4 km
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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.6 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.0 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.0 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.3 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Dining with Distinction1.0 km
  • The Buffet1.0 km
  • Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.2 km
  • Asha0.9 km
  • Foodster0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.2 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.7 km
  • B & M Retail Limited0.2 km
  • Flora no Forna0.9 km
  • Trackside1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Help Me Thro0.2 km
  • The Wellington Hotel1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.1 km
  • The Fish Bar0.6 km
  • A Taste of Thailand0.3 km
  • Boston Pizza0.4 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores limited0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.2 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.0 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Whittle Street0.1 km
  • Whittle Street0.1 km
  • Mayor Street0.1 km
  • Mayor Street0.1 km
  • Walshaw Road0.2 km