BL8 1BN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Woodhill Road, 0.4km from Woodhill Fold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL8 1BN is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00025133 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHILL ROAD, BL8 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL ROAD, BL8 1BN.
407
32
£ 44,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BL8 1BN has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1BN. The average age is 31.7. 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
Terraced
£ 89,000
2 sales · Mean £ 89,000
school Local Schools
Woodbank Primary School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Chesham Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
The Elton High School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop0.9 km
- Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.9 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.8 km
- Best One0.8 km
- LJ's Butties0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Help Me Thro0.6 km
- The Brown Cow0.9 km
- The Garsdale0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
- Olive's Kitchen at Business Lodge0.8 km
- Jewel in the Crown UK Ltd0.9 km
- Olive's Kitchen Bury UK1.0 km
- Woodbank Oscars After School Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Golden Fish0.7 km
- The Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Flamin Chicken0.9 km
- Walmersley Chippy0.9 km
- ChinaXpress0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Cooperative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.4 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.7 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lichfield Drive0.1 km
- Lichfield Drive0.1 km
- Woodhill Road0.3 km
- Woodhill Farm0.3 km
- Brandon Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81BN · Data under Open Government Licence