Postcode BL8 1WP 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitehead Park is £43,152 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 4.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Whitehead Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Whitehead Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Whitehead Park is £43,152 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1WP.
Whitehead Park near BL8 1WP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 4 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 1WP postcode area, located within Whitehead Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 1WP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 383 Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1TS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bury, BL8 1DE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
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.