Postcode BL8 1YW 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Walshaw & Woolfold is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 3.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Elton Vale.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a moderate 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.
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 of residents in Walshaw & Woolfold is £44,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 1YW.
Walshaw & Woolfold near BL8 1YW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elton Vale | Large | Walking directions to Elton Vale |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 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 | 33 | £343,365 |
| Flats | 14 | £128,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £177,250 |
10 year median price trend in Elton
In the BL8 1YW 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 1YW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.