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.
DALTON STREET, BL8 2RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALTON STREET, BL8 2RG.
386
40
£ 50,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Chantlers Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
The Elton High School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Woodbank Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wellington Hotel0.5 km
- The Help Me Thro0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BL82RG · Data under Open Government Licence