Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WOODHILL ROAD, BL8 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL ROAD, BL8 1BD.

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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
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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.3 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.7 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils0.8 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding245 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Trinity Primary School

Good224 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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