Postcode BL8 2LG 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Elton Vale is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Elton Vale.
Elton Vale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Elton Vale has a high crime rate.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Elton Vale is £50,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 2LG.
Elton Vale near BL8 2LG 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Elton Vale | Large | Walking directions to Elton Vale |
| 0.1 mi | Wellington Barracks Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Wellington Barracks Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Bury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £96,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £258,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bury West
In the BL8 2LG postcode area, located within Elton Vale, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 2LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2NZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.