Postcode BL8 1GS 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 very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Higher Woodhill is £44,300 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Burrs Country Park.
Higher Woodhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Woodhill has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 40.0% 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 1GS.
Higher Woodhill near BL8 1GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £480,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £340,000; semi-detached at £235,000; terraced at £170,000; flats at £128,750.
10 years price trend in Elton
In the BL8 1GS postcode area, located within Higher Woodhill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.