BL8 2RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ainsworth Road, 0.3km from Elton in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL8 2RS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 2RS are sourced from Output Area E00025047 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AINSWORTH ROAD, BL8 2RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AINSWORTH ROAD, BL8 2RS.
296
36
£ 38,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 2RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, BL8 2RS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 2RS. The average age is 35.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 139,300
7 sales · Mean £ 147,471
school Local Schools
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Chantlers Primary School
Elton Community Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
The Elton High School
Greenhill Primary School
Woodbank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Trotters0.7 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.7 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.6 km
- Go Local Extra0.8 km
- Best One0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bury Cancer Support Centre0.7 km
- Ruposhi Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe Six0.8 km
- The Barracks Cafe0.7 km
- Gourmet Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- A Taste of Thailand0.9 km
- Boston Pizza0.9 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.6 km
- Salt & Pepper0.4 km
- St Georges Bakery0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Help Me Thro0.8 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink1.4 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.4 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stephen Street0.0 km
- Stephen Street0.1 km
- Grange Road0.2 km
- Grange Road0.3 km
- Peers Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL82RS · Data under Open Government Licence