BL8 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Ely Drive, 0.2km from Woodhill Fold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
For families considering a move, BL8 1BH represents 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 £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00025139 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELY DRIVE, BL8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY DRIVE, BL8 1BH.
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 1BH 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 1BH. 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
£ 78,000
1 sales · Mean £ 78,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL8 1BH 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
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
The Elton High School
Chantlers Primary School
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 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
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Pizza Pioneer1.0 km
- Golden Fish0.4 km
- The Fish Bar0.7 km
- A Taste of Thailand0.5 km
- Boston Pizza0.5 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Old White Lion0.9 km
- The Help Me Thro0.3 km
- The Robert Peel0.9 km
- Stanleys of Bury1.0 km
- The Two Tubs0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.5 km
- european food shop1.0 km
- Flora no Forna0.8 km
- + 4 more
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 Metrolink5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Logwood Avenue0.0 km
- Logwood Avenue0.1 km
- Woodhill Street0.1 km
- Woodhill Street0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81BH · Data under Open Government Licence