Postcode BL8 2RD is located in a major urban area, within the Elton ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitehead Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitehead Park is £43,152 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 3.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whitehead Park.
Whitehead Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehead Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 2RD.
Whitehead Park near BL8 2RD 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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 | 27 | £339,495 |
| Flats | 14 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £178,000 |
10 year median price trend in Elton
In the BL8 2RD postcode area, located within Whitehead Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 2RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bury, BL8 1DE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.