Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BL8 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 1DA.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL8 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BL8 1DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BL8 1DA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Burrs in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

For serious buyers, BL8 1DA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00025118 (shared with 10 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 1DA. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils0.7 km
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Springside Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils1.0 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Chesham Primary School

Good311 pupils1.1 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Ambrosia The Dessert Haven Ltd0.9 km
  • The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park0.1 km
  • Cosalea Brandlesholme0.9 km
  • Woodbank Oscars After School Club1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brandlesholme Chippy0.6 km
  • The Bread Basket0.8 km
  • Ernills0.6 km
  • ChinaXpress0.6 km
  • LA Pizza0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Garsdale0.6 km
  • The Towler Inn0.8 km
  • The Brown Cow0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop0.0 km
  • Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.8 km
  • MACE0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.2 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink5.5 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Burrs0.1 km
  • Burrs0.1 km
  • Plumpton Drive0.4 km
  • Plumpton Drive0.4 km
  • Plumpton Drive0.4 km