Postcode BL8 1JA 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 and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Higher Woodhill is £54,784 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1JA.
Higher Woodhill near BL8 1JA 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £339,495 |
| Flats | 14 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £178,000 |
10 year median price trend in Elton
In the BL8 1JA postcode area, located within Higher Woodhill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 1JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace | 375 Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 1HS | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 359-361 Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 1HS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.