Postcode BL8 1WQ 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Whitehead Park is £38,600 per year. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 moderate crime rate.
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 of residents in Whitehead Park is £38,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1WQ.
Whitehead Park near BL8 1WQ 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £480,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £340,000; semi-detached at £235,000; terraced at £170,000; flats at £128,750.
10 years price trend in Elton
In the BL8 1WQ postcode area, located within Whitehead Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.