BL8 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brandlesholme Road, 0.2km from Woodhill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
For families considering a move, BL8 1BA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00025137 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDLESHOLME ROAD, BL8 1BA.
395
48
£ 38,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 1BA 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.
Area Character
BL8 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 231,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL8 1BA 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.
school Local Schools
Woodbank Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
The Elton High School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Chantlers Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Best One0.4 km
- LJ's Butties0.3 km
- MACE0.9 km
- Trotters0.4 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Asha0.8 km
- Foodster0.7 km
- Jewel in the Crown UK Ltd0.9 km
- Woodbank Oscars After School Club0.1 km
- Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Belly Busters0.7 km
- Bitz & Pizza0.7 km
- ChinaXpress0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Phoenix1.0 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Garsdale0.8 km
- The Help Me Thro0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.4 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.4 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhill Street0.1 km
- Brandle Avenue0.2 km
- Brandle Avenue0.2 km
- Woodhill Street0.2 km
- Logwood Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81BA · Data under Open Government Licence