Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BISPHAM CLOSE, BL8 2TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISPHAM CLOSE, BL8 2TJ.

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

280

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL8 2TJ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£316k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £316k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 19.4% year-on-year.

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

BL8 2TJ is a well-regarded residential area on Bispham Close, 0.4km from Cockey Moor in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.

For serious buyers, BL8 2TJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £316k, up 19.4% year-on-year. 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 2TJ are sourced from Output Area E00025037 (shared with 10 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 2TJ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 247,000

7 sales · Mean £ 261,350

school Local Schools

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Greenhill Primary School

Good246 pupils0.2 km
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Lowercroft Primary School

Good245 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.8 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils1.4 km
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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.8 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.6 km
  • Seddons Farm Butchers0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe Six0.8 km
  • The Barracks Cafe0.9 km
  • Bury Cancer Support Centre0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Spar0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Bull Hotel0.4 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lighthouse Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.6 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink3.2 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile Lane0.1 km
  • Mile Lane0.1 km
  • Garstang Drive0.1 km
  • Garstang Drive0.2 km
  • Watling Street0.2 km