BL8 1NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robert Street, 0.2km from Elton in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.
BL8 1NS is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1NS are sourced from Output Area E00025114 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBERT STREET, BL8 1NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERT STREET, BL8 1NS.
401
34
£ 38,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL8 1NS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £152k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 1NS. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
29 sales · Mean £ 129,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL8 1NS has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Elton Community Primary School
Woodbank Primary School
Chantlers Primary School
The Elton High School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Bury Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Golden Moon0.9 km
- Rahan Tandoori Take-away0.9 km
- Belly Busters0.7 km
- Bitz & Pizza0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Best One0.2 km
- LJ's Butties0.3 km
- Trotters0.2 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.2 km
- The Swan Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
- The Help Me Thro0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Asha0.9 km
- Foodster0.8 km
- Gourmet Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Jewel in the Crown UK Ltd0.9 km
- Pen Thai0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.3 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.9 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Harvey Street0.1 km
- Harvey Street0.1 km
- Harvey Street0.1 km
- Ashworth Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL81NS · Data under Open Government Licence