Postcode BL8 1YU 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 3.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Elton Vale.
Walshaw & Woolfold has an average 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, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 1YU.
Walshaw & Woolfold near BL8 1YU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elton Vale | Large | Walking directions to Elton Vale |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £365,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £245,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 53 | £170,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 11 | £130,000 | £191 |
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 | £176,500 |
| 2026 | £391,000 | £135,000 | £263,500 | £172,000 |
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 | £203 |
| 2026 | £290 | £251 | £278 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 1YU.
In the BL8 1YU postcode area, located within Walshaw & Woolfold, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 1YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 383 Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1TS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1YU, 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 1YU records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1YU in Walshaw & Woolfold is £220,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BL8 1YU, including Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Outstanding), Elton Community Primary School (Good) and The Elton High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL8 1YU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,890 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 1YU is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Bernard Rydeheard (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.