Postcode BL8 1WF 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 and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Town Meadow Park.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% 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 | Town Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Town Meadow Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £380,000 | £3,207 |
| Flats | 13 | £127,000 | £2,048 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £240,000 | £3,048 |
| Terraced | 53 | £170,000 | £2,257 |
10 year median price trend in Elton
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 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 (2025-26).
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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.