Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WATKINS PLACE, BL8 3GJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKINS PLACE, BL8 3GJ.

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

505

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL8 3GJ 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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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BL8 3GJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £466k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

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

BL8 3GJ is a well-regarded residential area on Watkins Place, 0.3km from Leemans Hill in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Tottington ward and the Bury North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 3GJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £466k, down 4.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 3GJ are sourced from Output Area E00025566 (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 3GJ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
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

£ 450,000

9 sales · Mean £ 418,055

school Local Schools

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The Elton High School

Good1017 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good259 pupils0.7 km
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Tottington Primary School

Good343 pupils0.8 km
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Tottington High School

Good912 pupils0.9 km
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Elton Community Primary School

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Good197 pupils1.2 km
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Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding231 pupils1.3 km
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Old Hall Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Victoria Hotel & Pub0.8 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.3 km
  • The White Horse0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Sasilicious0.6 km
  • Cosalea Limited0.6 km
  • Gusto deli0.8 km
  • The Bolholt Hotel0.5 km
  • The Enterprise Centre Ltd T/A Kirklees Community Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Kenny's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Thindi Ltd0.7 km
  • Belly Busters0.8 km
  • Bitz & Pizza0.7 km
  • China Red0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.9 km
  • Soup & Sandwich Lunch0.9 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink2.7 km
  • Radcliffe Metrolink5.0 km
  • Bromley Cross5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cedar Fold0.1 km
  • Scobell Street0.1 km
  • Scobell Street0.1 km
  • Cedar Fold0.1 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.2 km