Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BLANDFORD CLOSE, BL8 1XR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLANDFORD CLOSE, BL8 1XR.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

43

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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 1XR 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL8 1XR — age 43, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BL8 1XR is a mixed residential area on Blandford Close, 0.6km from Woolfold in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Elton ward and the Bury North constituency.

For serious buyers, BL8 1XR is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 1XR are sourced from Output Area E00025134 (shared with 7 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 1XR. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

school Local Schools

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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils0.3 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.1 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.3 km
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Chesham Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Trotters0.8 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • LJ's Butties0.7 km
  • MACE0.6 km
  • Burrs Country Park Caravan Club Grocer's Shop0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • A Taste of Thailand0.6 km
  • Boston Pizza0.6 km
  • Kenny's Kitchen0.9 km
  • St Georges Bakery0.9 km
  • Thindi Ltd0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Brown Cow0.7 km
  • The Garsdale0.4 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Asha0.9 km
  • Foodster0.9 km
  • Woodbank Oscars After School Club0.3 km
  • The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park0.7 km
  • Paws for Coffee0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.6 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink4.8 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Skegness Close0.1 km
  • Skegness Close0.1 km
  • Grantham Drive0.2 km
  • Hunstanton Dr(Ebd - to def route)0.2 km
  • Brandon Close0.2 km