Postcode BL8 1BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Elton area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Higher Woodhill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higher Woodhill is £54,784 per year. The median sale price in Elton is £204,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £280,000. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Higher Woodhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,659 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Woodhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Higher Woodhill is £54,784 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from BL8 1BJ.
Higher Woodhill near BL8 1BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £570,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £375,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £246,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 59 | £170,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 17 | £130,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246,000 | £127,500 | £151,475 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £249,000 | £82,000 | £145,500 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £249,950 | £114,000 | £166,500 | £117,250 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £133,250 | £177,250 | £124,000 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £112,000 | £182,000 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £136,000 | £201,250 | £146,000 |
| 2022 | £349,998 | £143,500 | £230,000 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £354,995 | £140,000 | £232,000 | £164,750 |
| 2024 | £379,995 | £134,000 | £247,500 | £162,950 |
| 2025 | £342,500 | £127,000 | £245,000 | £173,750 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £130,000 | £257,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £150 | £183 | £127 |
| 2017 | £209 | £162 | £170 | £126 |
| 2018 | £220 | £157 | £180 | £151 |
| 2019 | £217 | £148 | £215 | £146 |
| 2020 | £240 | £153 | £211 | £154 |
| 2021 | £269 | £186 | £244 | £170 |
| 2022 | £302 | £194 | £266 | £196 |
| 2023 | £338 | £190 | £294 | £198 |
| 2024 | £339 | £176 | £289 | £200 |
| 2025 | £296 | £191 | £283 | £202 |
| 2026 | £290 | £191 | £282 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 1BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | 35, Lichfield Drive, Bury, BL8 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £119,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 36, Woodhill Road, Bury, BL8 1BD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 19, Woodhill Road, Bury, BL8 1BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 25, Woodhill Road, Bury, BL8 1BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Unit 2, Woodhill Street, Bury, BL8 1AT | Other | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the BL8 1BJ postcode area, located within Higher Woodhill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Woodbank Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Apr 2016. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Elton Community Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John with St Mark CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2016. | |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL8 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Bury, BL8 1DE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL8 1BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Bernard Rydeheard
Elton - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL8 1BJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL8 1BJ in Elton is £204,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BL8 1BJ, including Woodbank Primary School (Good), Elton Community Primary School (Good) and St John with St Mark CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL8 1BJ is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,311 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL8 1BJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,659 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL8 1BJ is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Bernard Rydeheard (Reform UK).