Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

DALTON STREET, BL8 2RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALTON STREET, BL8 2RG.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 2RG 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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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL8 2RG — age 40, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BL8 2RG is a sought-after residential area on Dalton Street, 0.2km from Elton 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 2RG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 2RG are sourced from Output Area E00025064 (shared with 15 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 2RG. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 223,750

4 sales · Mean £ 215,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BL8 2RG 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.3 km
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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils0.5 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.6 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils0.9 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils0.9 km
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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils1.0 km
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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils1.1 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good246 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Trotters0.6 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • LJ's Butties0.6 km
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bury Cancer Support Centre0.8 km
  • Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • Cafe Six0.9 km
  • The Barracks Cafe0.9 km
  • Foodster0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • A Taste of Thailand0.7 km
  • Boston Pizza0.7 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
  • Salt & Pepper0.6 km
  • St Georges Bakery0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Wellington Hotel0.5 km
  • The Help Me Thro0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.5 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink3.6 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Stephen Street0.2 km
  • Stephen Street0.2 km
  • Harvey Street0.3 km
  • Grange Road0.3 km
  • Wood Street0.3 km