Postcode BL8 1TR is located in a major urban area, within the Elton ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Walshaw & Woolfold area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Walshaw & Woolfold is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a low crime rate.
Approximately 64.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walshaw & Woolfold is £44,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1TR.
Walshaw & Woolfold near BL8 1TR 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 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 1TR postcode area, located within Walshaw & Woolfold, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 1TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 383 Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1TS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.