BL8 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Woodhill 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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: Average house prices are around £213k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00025139 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHILL ROAD, BL8 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL ROAD, BL8 1BD.
285
38
£ 44,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL8 1BD is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,000
10 sales · Mean £ 142,000
Detached
£ 236,500
2 sales · Mean £ 236,500
Terraced
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BL8 1BD 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
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
The Elton High School
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Holy Trinity Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Old White Lion0.9 km
- The Help Me Thro0.4 km
- The Robert Peel0.9 km
- Stanleys of Bury1.0 km
- The Two Tubs0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Dining with Distinction0.9 km
- Rawkies Bury1.0 km
- The Buffet0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Chesters Food and Wine0.6 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.6 km
- european food shop1.0 km
- Flora no Forna0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Golden Fish0.4 km
- The Fish Bar0.8 km
- Belly Busters0.9 km
- Bitz & Pizza1.0 km
- Desi Chicken0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.2 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.4 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Logwood Avenue0.1 km
- Logwood Avenue0.1 km
- Lichfield Drive0.2 km
- Lichfield Drive0.2 km
- Woodhill Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81BD · Data under Open Government Licence