Postcode BL8 2DN is located in a major urban area, within the Bury West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Ainsworth & Bradley Fold area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year. The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 3.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from BL8 2DN.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold near BL8 2DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 2DN.
In the BL8 2DN postcode area, located within Ainsworth & Bradley Fold, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 2DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Hurst Green Close, Bury, BL8 2DL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 78 Mile Lane, Bury, BL8 2JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2DN, 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 2DN records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, burglary and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BL8 2DN in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £290,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BL8 2DN, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Greenhill Primary School (Good) and Lowercroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL8 2DN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,017 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 2DN 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.