Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

HASLAM HEY CLOSE, BL8 2EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASLAM HEY CLOSE, BL8 2EU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

321

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL8 2EU 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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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL8 2EU combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£249k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BL8 2EU is a well-regarded residential area on Haslam Hey Close, 0.4km from Cockey Moor in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 2EU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £249k. 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 2EU are sourced from Output Area E00025046 (shared with 9 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 2EU. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 244,975

2 sales · Mean £ 244,975

school Local Schools

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Lowercroft Primary School

Good245 pupils0.2 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good246 pupils0.7 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good259 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils1.2 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School

Good267 pupils1.4 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • SMS Village Stores0.9 km
  • Seddons Farm Butchers0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lighthouse Fish Bar0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Bull Hotel0.2 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Rapallo Restaurant0.7 km
  • Rapollo Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.9 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink3.7 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Affetside Drive0.1 km
  • Ashington Drive0.2 km
  • Ashington Drive0.2 km
  • Wrigglesworth Close0.3 km
  • Lowercroft Road0.3 km