Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1AS.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL8 1AS's 56% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 44.1% year-on-year.

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

BL8 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Brandlesholme Road, 0.2km from Woodhill Fold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% 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: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00025139 (shared with 12 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 1AS. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 103,750

2 sales · Mean £ 103,750

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

BL8 1AS 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 offences3

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.3 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.6 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.8 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.2 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.2 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.4 km
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St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding245 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bury United Reformed Church1.0 km
  • Cup `o` Rosie1.0 km
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • Dining with Distinction0.9 km
  • Rawkies Bury1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Pizza Pioneer1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Golden Fish0.3 km
  • The Fish Bar0.7 km
  • A Taste of Thailand0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Old White Lion0.9 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.2 km
  • The Robert Peel0.9 km
  • Stanleys of Bury1.0 km
  • The Two Tubs0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Limited0.4 km
  • european food shop1.0 km
  • Flora no Forna0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.2 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.3 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhill Street0.0 km
  • Logwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodhill Road0.1 km
  • Woodhill Road0.1 km
  • Logwood Avenue0.1 km