Postcode BL8 2RR is located in a major urban area, within the Bury West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitehead Park area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Whitehead Park is £38,600 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 3.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Elton Vale.
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.
Approximately 33.3% 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 of residents in Whitehead Park is £38,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 2RR.
Whitehead Park near BL8 2RR 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Wellington Barracks Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Wellington Barracks Playing Fields |
| 0.1 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 2RR postcode area, located within Whitehead Park, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 2RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 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 | 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.