Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

PURBECK DRIVE, BL8 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURBECK DRIVE, BL8 1JQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1JQ 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 1JQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £263k, 93% 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 up 24.3% year-on-year.

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

BL8 1JQ is a well-regarded residential area on Purbeck Drive, 0.6km from Burrs in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 1JQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 24.3% 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 1JQ 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 1JQ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 292,000

1 sales · Mean £ 292,000

Semi-Detached

£ 202,000

4 sales · Mean £ 206,000

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils0.1 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils1.2 km
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Springside Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils1.4 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.5 km
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Tottington High School

Good912 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Danny's at the log cabin0.9 km
  • Cosalea Brandlesholme0.2 km
  • The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop0.7 km
  • Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.5 km
  • MACE0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Brandlesholme Chippy0.4 km
  • Ernills0.4 km
  • ChinaXpress0.4 km
  • LA Pizza0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Lamb Inn1.0 km
  • The Brown Cow0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.6 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink5.6 km
  • Bromley Cross6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Purbeck Drive0.1 km
  • Purbeck Drive0.1 km
  • Birks Drive0.2 km
  • Birks Drive0.2 km
  • Garside Hey Road0.2 km