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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 151 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-Detached45£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

BL81FA

Valley Avenue

BL81GW

Dukes Rise

BL81SA

David Street

BL81XR

Blandford Close

BL81GU

Wood Street

BL81QS

Walshaw Road

BL81SP

Stewart Street

BL84LS

Brandlesholme Road

BL81EB

Throstle Grove

BL81ED

Hebburn Drive

BL81PG

Redford Street

BL81XS

Stow Close

BL81YH

Tonbridge Close

BL81AQ

Revers Street

BL81DR

Woodbank Drive

BL81BJ

Lichfield Drive

BL81TQ

Olive Bank

BL81UQ

Stockton Drive

BL82QZ

Ashworth Street

BL81BA

Brandlesholme Road

BL81BE

Norwich Drive

BL81LF

Walshaw Road

BL81NZ

Boothfields

BL81TJ

Walmsley Street

BL81UG

Darlington Close

BL81XP

Hackford Close

BL82RL

Newbold Street

BL81AE

Brandlesholme Close

BL81FD

Foxfield Close

BL81JN

Elton

BL81NH

Walshaw Road

BL81NS

Robert Street

BL81ST

Tottington Road

BL81TA

Tottington Road

BL81TN

Horridge Street

BL81LG

Whittle Street

BL81NU

Ashworth Street

BL81EF

Dunsters Avenue

BL81NN

Allen Street

BL81TB

Hill's Court

BL81YE

Rudgwick Drive

BL81RE

Crompton Fold

BL81YW

Andrews Close

BL81HH

Thornham Close

BL81AR

Lower Woodhill Road

BL81FE

Camp Street

BL81JH

Brandlesholme Road

BL81JQ

Purbeck Drive

BL81JU

Burrs Close

BL81LY

Walshaw Road

BL81TF

Green Street

BL81XW

Grantham Drive

BL81NA

Walshaw Road

BL81WF

Brook Walk

BL81YD

Falmer Close

BL81NY

Walshaw Road

BL81DJ

Brandlesholme Road

BL81HT

The Close

BL81NW

New George Street

BL81RT

Warwick Close

BL81AN

Hulme Street

BL81AP

Brandlesholme Road

BL81EZ

Ash Cottages

BL81JS

Lulworth Close

BL81BR

Canterbury Drive

BL81DE

Prospect Terrace

BL81HD

Salthouse Close

BL81LE

Victoria Street

BL81PN

Elton

BL82RP

Newbold Street

BL81DQ

Walshaw Road

BL81EX

Brandlesholme Road

BL81EY

Brandlesholme Road

BL81HS

Brandlesholme Road

BL81JE

Collen Crescent

BL81ND

All Saints Place

BL81TR

Sawyer Street

BL81XD

Wragby Close

BL81BU

Stock Street

BL81EG

Hunstanton Drive

BL81UN

Annecy Close

BL81XF

Sleaford Close

BL81AL

Crostons Road

BL81DT

Atherstone Close

BL81QW

Premier Way

BL81RZ

Cornall Street

BL81XA

Holbeach Close

BL81XH

Hunstanton Drive

BL81BB

Prospect Terrace

BL81HX

Lepp Crescent

BL82RD

Harvey Street

BL81BN

Woodhill Road

BL81EJ

Cleadon Drive South

BL81HZ

Garside Hey Road

BL81LU

Fenton Street

BL81PW

Elton Fold Chase

BL81QQ

Cottam Street

BL81US

Freestone Close

BL81WD

Hartford Drive

BL81AA

Bolton Street

Data Sources

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