Postcode insights

BL8 2DA

Bolton Road

Bury West

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Detailed insights for BL8 2DA

Overview

Postcode BL8 2DA is located in a major urban area, within the Bury West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Elton Vale area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elton Vale is £52,427 per year. The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 3.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wellington Barracks Playing Fields.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Elton Vale has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Elton Vale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Elton Vale is £52,427 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from BL8 2DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Elton Vale near BL8 2DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL8 2DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWellington Barracks Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Wellington Barracks Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
7,008.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
8.32(+39%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.76(-85%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.84(-79%)
Public order
3.84(-62%)
Burglary
2.56(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
85.65%
Pakistani
34
8.13%
African
5
1.2%
Indian
4
0.96%
Other Asian
4
0.96%
Total population: 418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
31.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
17.23%
Level 3 (A level)
60
16.95%
No qualifications
46
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
44.68%
Owns outright
62
43.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.22%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Bury West

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £358K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£377,500£331
Semi-Detached30£275,000£306
Terraced28£178,750£185
Flats4£110,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bury West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bury West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 2DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 2DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20258, Newham Drive, Bury, BL8 2EHDetachedLeasehold£460,000
02 Feb 20262, Colville Drive, Bury, BL8 2DXTerracedFreehold£170,000
22 Aug 202520, Colville Drive, Bury, BL8 2DXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£332,500
26 Sept 202514, Ashford Close, Bury, BL8 2XEOtherFreehold£375,000
19 Dec 20257, Buller Mews, Bury, BL8 2BUDetachedLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the BL8 2DA postcode area, located within Elton Vale, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL8 2DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableExcel and Exceed CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChantlers Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 2DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL8 2DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBolton Road, Bury, BL8 2NZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMorrisons Daily131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL8 2DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Hill

Bury West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardBury WestE05014154
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elton ValeE02001028
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 010CE01004951
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL8 2DA

Is BL8 2DA (Elton Vale) safe?

The area around BL8 2DA records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BL8 2DA?

The median sale price around BL8 2DA in Elton Vale is £290,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL8 2DA?

There are 13 schools close to BL8 2DA, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Excel and Exceed Centre (Good) and Chantlers Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL8 2DA?

BL8 2DA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL8 2DA (Elton Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL8 2DA is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Hill (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.