Postcode BL8 1WF is located in a major urban area, within the Elton area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Walshaw & Woolfold area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year. The median sale price in Elton is £205,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,500 and £280,000. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 3.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Purbeck Park.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,478 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1WF.
Walshaw & Woolfold near BL8 1WF 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Purbeck Park | Medium | Walking directions to Purbeck Park |
| 0.5 mi | Town Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Town Meadow Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £570,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £378,500 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £252,500 | £283 |
| Terraced | 56 | £169,973 | £210 |
| Flats | 14 | £131,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246,000 | £127,500 | £151,475 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £249,000 | £82,000 | £145,500 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £249,950 | £114,000 | £166,500 | £117,250 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £133,250 | £177,250 | £124,000 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £112,000 | £182,000 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £136,000 | £201,250 | £146,000 |
| 2022 | £349,998 | £143,500 | £230,000 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £354,995 | £140,000 | £232,000 | £164,750 |
| 2024 | £379,995 | £134,000 | £247,500 | £162,950 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £127,000 | £240,000 | £173,750 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £132,000 | £260,000 | £173,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £150 | £183 | £127 |
| 2017 | £209 | £162 | £170 | £126 |
| 2018 | £220 | £157 | £180 | £151 |
| 2019 | £217 | £148 | £215 | £146 |
| 2020 | £240 | £153 | £211 | £154 |
| 2021 | £269 | £186 | £244 | £170 |
| 2022 | £302 | £194 | £266 | £196 |
| 2023 | £338 | £190 | £294 | £198 |
| 2024 | £339 | £176 | £289 | £200 |
| 2025 | £296 | £191 | £283 | £202 |
| 2026 | £294 | £198 | £282 | £215 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 1WF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 4, Brook Walk, Bury, BL8 1WF | Terraced | Freehold | £278,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 2, Brook Walk, Bury, BL8 1WF | Detached | Freehold | £272,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 111, Hartford Drive, Bury, BL8 1WD | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 127, Hartford Drive, Bury, BL8 1WD | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 135, Hartford Drive, Bury, BL8 1WD | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the BL8 1WF postcode area, located within Walshaw & Woolfold, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL8 1WF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Laurel Street, Bury, BL8 3LT | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL8 1WF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Bernard Rydeheard
Elton - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL8 1WF records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL8 1WF in Elton is £205,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BL8 1WF, including Tottington High School (Good), Tottington Primary School and Old Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL8 1WF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,478 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL8 1WF is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Bernard Rydeheard (Reform UK).