Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WATLING STREET, BL8 2JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, BL8 2JD.

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

297

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 2JD 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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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BL8 2JD's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £347k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £347k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BL8 2JD is a well-regarded residential area on Watling Street, 0.4km from Moorgate in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.

For serious buyers, BL8 2JD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £347k. 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 2JD are sourced from Output Area E00025038 (shared with 11 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 2JD. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,500

6 sales · Mean £ 304,912

school Local Schools

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Greenhill Primary School

Good246 pupils0.3 km
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Lowercroft Primary School

Good245 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils0.7 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good234 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bury Cancer Support Centre0.8 km
  • Cafe Six0.7 km
  • The Barracks Cafe0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery Ainsworth0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Seddons Farm Butchers0.2 km
  • Go Local Extra0.7 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Spar0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Bull Hotel0.7 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lighthouse Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.6 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink2.8 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Preesall Close0.0 km
  • Preesall Close0.1 km
  • Longridge Drive0.1 km
  • Longridge Drive0.2 km
  • Mile Lane0.3 km