Postcode BL8 2AR is located in a major urban area, within the Bury West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitehead Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitehead Park is £43,152 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitehead Park.
Whitehead Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehead Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from BL8 2AR.
Whitehead Park near BL8 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
| 0.5 mi | Whitehead Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Whitehead Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Library Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Library Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Bury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £1,208,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £377,500 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £275,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 28 | £178,750 | £185 |
| Flats | 4 | £110,000 | £196 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259,998 | — | £167,500 | £110,250 |
| 2017 | £269,995 | £74,750 | £175,000 | £116,500 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £78,500 | £187,995 | £123,000 |
| 2019 | £324,995 | £72,000 | £193,250 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £329,995 | £95,000 | £202,500 | £142,500 |
| 2021 | £326,000 | £86,000 | £225,000 | £159,500 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £105,000 | £260,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £343,750 | £96,225 | £254,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £352,000 | £97,500 | £252,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £380,000 | £110,000 | £274,250 | £178,750 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | — | £252,500 | £178,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229 | — | £202 | £131 |
| 2017 | £247 | £148 | £173 | £118 |
| 2018 | £252 | £147 | £209 | £128 |
| 2019 | £261 | £137 | £207 | £125 |
| 2020 | £279 | £170 | £237 | £149 |
| 2021 | £293 | £152 | £251 | £148 |
| 2022 | £329 | £229 | £280 | £172 |
| 2023 | £338 | £168 | £274 | £174 |
| 2024 | £322 | £179 | £292 | £183 |
| 2025 | £331 | £196 | £291 | £189 |
| 2026 | £346 | — | £288 | £190 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 2AR.
In the BL8 2AR postcode area, located within Whitehead Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2NZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Hill
Bury West - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL8 2AR records about 220 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2AR in Whitehead Park is £290,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL8 2AR, including Bury Grammar Schools, St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Mill School - Bury (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL8 2AR is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 907 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
BL8 2AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,599 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 2AR is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Hill (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.