BL8 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Atherstone Close, 0.3km from Woolfold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
For families considering a move, BL8 1DT represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £269k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00025137 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ATHERSTONE CLOSE, BL8 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATHERSTONE CLOSE, BL8 1DT.
395
48
£ 38,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 1DT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL8 1DT — age 48, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1DT. The average age is 47.9. 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
Detached
£ 269,950
1 sales · Mean £ 269,950
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- Trotters0.6 km
- Best One0.7 km
- LJ's Butties0.6 km
- MACE0.6 km
- Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Asha0.6 km
- Foodster0.6 km
- Woodbank Oscars After School Club0.2 km
- The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- A Taste of Thailand0.4 km
- Boston Pizza0.4 km
- Kenny's Kitchen0.6 km
- St Georges Bakery0.7 km
- Thindi Ltd0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Brown Cow0.9 km
- The Garsdale0.7 km
- The Lamb Inn0.9 km
- The Help Me Thro0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.7 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink4.7 km
- Whitefield Metrolink6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brandle Avenue0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Hunstanton Dr(Ebd - to def route)0.2 km
- Hunstanton Drive0.2 km
- Brandle Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81DT · Data under Open Government Licence