Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WESLEY STREET, BL8 3NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY STREET, BL8 3NR.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BL8 3NR has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BL8 3NR is a mixed residential area on Wesley Street, 0.4km from Tottington in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Tottington ward and the Bury North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BL8 3NR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BL8 3NR are sourced from Output Area E00025555 (shared with 8 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 3NR. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 192,500

6 sales · Mean £ 184,000

Flat

£ 68,630

1 sales · Mean £ 68,630

school Local Schools

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Tottington High School

Good912 pupils0.4 km
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Tottington Primary School

Good343 pupils0.7 km
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Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding283 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good259 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • China Rose0.2 km
  • Sasilicious0.7 km
  • Carmelo's Ristorante0.3 km
  • The Enterprise Centre Ltd T/A Kirklees Community Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.4 km
  • The Village Butcher0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • China Red0.6 km
  • Pizza Bite0.2 km
  • Sizzling slice Ltd0.2 km
  • The Cottage Loaf0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dungeon Inn0.2 km
  • The Robin Hood Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cooperative0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink4.0 km
  • Bromley Cross4.3 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Robin Hood0.2 km
  • Kirklees Street0.2 km
  • Tottington Library0.2 km
  • Tottington Library0.2 km
  • Tottington Terminus0.2 km