BL8 1DR is a well-regarded residential area on Woodbank Drive, 0.2km from Woolfold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 1DR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 23.2% year-on-year. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00025130 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODBANK DRIVE, BL8 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBANK DRIVE, BL8 1DR.
296
47
£ 44,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
BL8 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £276k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 23.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1DR. The average age is 46.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
9 sales · Mean £ 196,862
school Local Schools
Woodbank Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
The Elton High School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Old Hall Primary School
Chantlers Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chesters Food and Wine0.6 km
- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.9 km
- Trotters0.6 km
- Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Help Me Thro0.8 km
- The Garsdale0.8 km
- The Lamb Inn0.8 km
- The Brown Cow1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Golden Fish0.6 km
- The Fish Bar0.4 km
- A Taste of Thailand0.4 km
- Boston Pizza0.4 km
- Kenny's Kitchen0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Cosalea Limited0.8 km
- Paws for Coffee0.4 km
- The Bolholt Hotel0.8 km
- Asha0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.8 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.7 km
- Whitefield Metrolink6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brandle Avenue0.2 km
- Hunstanton Drive0.3 km
- Grantham Drive0.3 km
- Brandle Avenue0.3 km
- Hunstanton Dr(Ebd - to def route)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81DR · Data under Open Government Licence