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About

Elton ward lies in the northwestern part of the Bury metropolitan borough, primarily a residential district with a mix of housing types. The area is bordered by open countryside to the north and west, providing a semi-rural transition from the town centre. Local amenities are centred around several neighbourhood parades serving the community's daily needs.

A notable landmark is the historic Elton Reservoir, a large body of water originally created to supply the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal. This reservoir is a significant local feature for recreation and wildlife, with footpaths along its shores. The ward's layout includes established residential streets and some modern developments, maintaining a quiet, settled character.

Area overview

On average Elton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elton is £49,978 per year. There are 5 schools in Elton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elton is home to around 11,560 people, with a population density of about 3,204.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elton Population
11,560
Population density
3,204.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.79(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.48(+31%)
Public order
12.63(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.11(+35%)
Vehicle crime
11.76(+95%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,979
86.36%
Pakistani
551
4.77%
Other White
247
2.14%
African
107
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
0.8%
Total population: 11,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,936
31.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,696
18.29%
No qualifications
1,559
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,427
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
878
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 9,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,736
35.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,720
35.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
777
15.89%
Social rents from council
380
7.77%
Other social rented
163
3.33%
Total households: 4,890

Property prices in Elton

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£339,495
Flats14£130,000
Semi-Detached46£245,000
Terraced65£178,000

10 years median price trend in Elton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elton.

All postcodes in Elton

BL81DN

Westcombe Drive

BL81HW

Holme Avenue

BL81NF

Vanguard Close

BL81PB

Orrell Street

BL81AZ

Brandlesholme Road

BL81LP

Mayor Street

BL81XQ

March Drive

BL84PN

Lingfield Close

BL81PD

Atlas Fold

BL81SE

Tottington Road

BL81TD

St James Avenue

BL81YF

Willingdon Close

BL81DL

Kirkburn View

BL81EA

Gosforth Close

BL81EQ

Skegness Close

BL81SN

Byrom Street

BL81WL

Valley View

BL81XB

Thetford Close

BL81BH

Ely Drive

BL81HN

Holme Avenue

BL81TY

Wash Terrace

BL81UX

Logwood Avenue

BL81WE

Hartford Drive

BL82RB

Scholes Street

BL81BD

Woodhill Road

BL81DY

Bankhouse Road

BL81JL

Bramley Drive

BL81JT

Swanage Close

BL81LB

Victoria Street

BL81SB

Alston Street

BL81JF

Birks Drive

BL81NE

Pilling Street

BL81LH

Walshaw Road

BL81TG

St James Court

BL81UT

Ingleton Mews

BL81WP

Valley Close

BL81XN

Clare Close

BL84LN

Springside View

BL81HF

Ashwood Drive

BL81JP

Dereham Close

BL81UY

Woodhill Fold

BL82QX

Wood Street

BL81AX

Brandlesholme Road

BL84PW

Pulborough Close

BL81DP

Tamworth Drive

BL81EL

Trimingham Drive

BL81HR

Brandlesholme Road

BL81LS

Tottington Road

BL81UR

Riverbank Drive

BL81WH

Wye Walk

BL81XX

Newhaven Close

BL81PF

Orrell Street

BL81AF

Webb Street

BL81JJ

Brandlesholme Road

BL81YB

Arundel Close

BL82RA

Scholes Street

BL81TL

Hills Court

BL81LT

Rowans Street

BL81HP

Brandlesholme Road

BL81AS

Brandlesholme Road

BL81BZ

Woodhill Close

BL81ER

Brandlesholme Road

BL81HE

Garswood Drive

BL81JY

Tottington Road

BL81LZ

Walshaw Road

BL81SQ

Goodlad Street

BL81SU

Stewart Street

BL81TT

Elson Street

BL81UE

Pickering Close

BL81WQ

Valley Court

BL81BS

Woodhill Road

BL81DU

Hawthorn Avenue

BL81JD

Brandlesholme Road

BL81NP

Hillyard Street

BL81UU

Orwell Close

BL81NL

Harvey Street

BL81WN

Valley View

BL82RH

Leigh Lane

BL81EH

Whitburn Drive

BL81NT

Spencer Street

BL81UF

Thirsk Close

BL84PP

Westerham Close

BL81AH

Woodhill Vale

BL81EE

Jesmond Drive

BL81GS

Hayling Close

BL81JB

Toon Crescent

BL82UW

Jackson Close

BL84LU

Springside View

BL81PP

Bolholt Terrace

BL81AY

Stafford Street

BL81FZ

Hillyard Street

BL81QN

Dale Street

BL81DW

Rushmere Drive

BL81LJ

Tottington Road

BL81NX

Walshaw Road

BL81SJ

Tottington Road

BL81TH

Back Olive Bank

BL81XE

Horncastle Close

BL81XU

Wilby Close

BL84LP

Kirklees

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.