Postcode BL8 2RH is located in a major urban area, within the Elton 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 3.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 0.7% 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 2RH.
Elton Vale near BL8 2RH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elton Vale | Large | Walking directions to Elton Vale |
| 0.2 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 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 | 33 | £343,365 |
| Flats | 14 | £128,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £177,250 |
10 year median price trend in Elton
In the BL8 2RH postcode area, located within Elton Vale, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 2RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 383 Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1TS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.