Postcode BL8 1LT is located in a major urban area, within the Elton ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitehead Park area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Whitehead Park is £38,600 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 4.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whitehead Park.
Whitehead Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehead Park has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Whitehead Park is £38,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1LT.
Whitehead Park near BL8 1LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
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 1LT postcode area, located within Whitehead Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 1LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Bury, BL8 1DE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 383 Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1TS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.