Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

395

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 1AU 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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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BL8 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £290k 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 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brandlesholme Road, 0.3km from Woodhill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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 £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00025137 (shared with 14 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 1AU. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

BL8 1AU 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 pupils0.1 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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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.4 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.4 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Best One0.5 km
  • LJ's Butties0.4 km
  • MACE0.8 km
  • Trotters0.4 km
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Asha0.8 km
  • Foodster0.8 km
  • Jewel in the Crown UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Woodbank Oscars After School Club0.1 km
  • Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Belly Busters0.7 km
  • Bitz & Pizza0.8 km
  • ChinaXpress0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Jaks Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Garsdale0.7 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.4 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.5 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brandle Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodhill Street0.2 km
  • Brandle Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodhill Street0.3 km
  • Logwood Avenue0.3 km