Postcode BL8 1BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Elton ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Higher Woodhill area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Higher Woodhill is £44,300 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 4.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Higher Woodhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Woodhill has a high crime rate.
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 of residents in Higher Woodhill is £44,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1BZ.
Higher Woodhill near BL8 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £343,365 |
| Flats | 14 | £128,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £177,250 |
10 year median price trend in Elton
In the BL8 1BZ postcode area, located within Higher Woodhill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 1BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Bury, BL8 1DE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.