Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

LODGE SIDE, BL8 2SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE SIDE, BL8 2SW.

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

353

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 2SW 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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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL8 2SW combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£677k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £677k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BL8 2SW is a well-regarded residential area on Lodge Side, 0.5km from Elton in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.

For serious buyers, BL8 2SW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £677k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 2SW are sourced from Output Area E00025045 (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 2SW. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 377,500

5 sales · Mean £ 478,000

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Chantlers Primary School

Good299 pupils0.3 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils0.4 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils0.6 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement250 pupils0.9 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good246 pupils1.0 km
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Lowercroft Primary School

Good245 pupils1.1 km
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Woodbank Primary School

Good287 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • LJ's Butties0.9 km
  • Chesters Food and Wine0.7 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Cafe Six0.9 km
  • The Barracks Cafe0.9 km
  • Asha0.9 km
  • Foodster0.9 km
  • Gourmet Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Golden Moon0.8 km
  • Rahan Tandoori Take-away0.8 km
  • Belly Busters0.8 km
  • Bitz & Pizza0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wellington Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink1.8 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink3.7 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Grange Road0.3 km
  • Grange Road0.3 km
  • Ainsworth Road0.3 km
  • Ainsworth Road0.3 km
  • Greenhill Road0.4 km