Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WOODHILL VALE, BL8 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL VALE, BL8 1AH.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BL8 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 63% 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 4.9% year-on-year.

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

BL8 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhill Vale, 0.1km from Woodhill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 4.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00025145 (shared with 11 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 1AH. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

13 sales · Mean £ 194,092

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

BL8 1AH 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.

Violence and sexual offences4

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.4 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.5 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.6 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.1 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.1 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.1 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Bury Church of England High School

Good838 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Old White Lion1.0 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.2 km
  • The Robert Peel1.0 km
  • The Two Tubs1.0 km
  • Wyldes1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Dining with Distinction0.9 km
  • The Buffet0.9 km
  • Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.5 km
  • Asha0.9 km
  • Bella Italia1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.3 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.8 km
  • B & M Retail Limited0.4 km
  • Flora no Forna0.9 km
  • Trackside0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.2 km
  • The Fish Bar0.6 km
  • A Taste of Thailand0.3 km
  • Boston Pizza0.4 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores limited0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.2 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.2 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhill Street0.1 km
  • Woodhill Street0.1 km
  • Whittle Street0.1 km
  • Woodhill Road0.1 km
  • Woodhill Road0.1 km