Postcode insights

BL8 3AA

Walshaw Road

Tottington

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Detailed insights for BL8 3AA

Overview

Postcode BL8 3AA is located in a major urban area, within the Tottington ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Walshaw & Woolfold area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood, about 3.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Elton Vale.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Walshaw & Woolfold has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Walshaw & Woolfold has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 3AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Walshaw & Woolfold near BL8 3AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL8 3AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miElton ValeLargeWalking directions to Elton Vale

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
1,514.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.05(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.13(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.51(-5%)
Public order
7.86(-22%)
Burglary
6.55(+18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
90.24%
Other White
8
2.37%
African
5
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.48%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
29.72%
No qualifications
49
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.43%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
37.31%
Owns with a mortgage
45
33.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.13%
Other social rented
5
3.73%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Tottington

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £295K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Tottington area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tottington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£365,000£318
Semi-Detached41£265,000£317
Terraced57£192,500£238
Flats1£161,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tottington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tottington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,500£140,000£156,000£131,000
2017£253,500£106,000£155,000£130,000
2018£271,500£109,500£169,475£140,000
2019£305,000£110,000£172,500£142,750
2020£342,500£99,000£191,500£164,750
2021£347,500£125,000£210,000£172,000
2022£398,000£123,250£232,500£185,000
2023£370,000£145,000£220,000£187,500
2024£397,603£120,315£247,500£185,000
2025£360,000£161,000£255,000£193,750
2026£365,000£267,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tottington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tottington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£201£151
2017£198£200£194£153
2018£234£310£197£167
2019£245£235£205£171
2020£249£233£229£178
2021£282£215£257£191
2022£331£190£286£218
2023£319£230£262£214
2024£320£196£281£219
2025£336£277£304£227
2026£310£309£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tottington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tottington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 3AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 3AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 20256, Owlerbarrow Road, Bury, BL8 1RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
26 Jun 2025445, Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 1RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
27 Mar 2026141, Cotswold Crescent, Bury, BL8 1QLDetachedLeasehold£300,000
21 Nov 2025150, Cotswold Crescent, Bury, BL8 1QLDetachedLeasehold£312,000
31 Oct 2025599, Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 3AFTerracedLeasehold£154,000

Schools

In the BL8 3AA postcode area, located within Walshaw & Woolfold, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL8 3AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Elton High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChantlers Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 3AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL8 3AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco Express383 Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1TSWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL8 3AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Yvonne Susan Wright

Tottington - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardTottingtonE05014167
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walshaw & WoolfoldE02001024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 006EE01005053
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL8 3AA

Is BL8 3AA (Walshaw & Woolfold) safe?

The area around BL8 3AA records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BL8 3AA?

The median sale price around BL8 3AA in Walshaw & Woolfold is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL8 3AA?

There are 11 schools close to BL8 3AA, including The Elton High School (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Chantlers Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL8 3AA?

BL8 3AA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,560 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL8 3AA (Walshaw & Woolfold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL8 3AA is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Yvonne Susan Wright (Independent).

Data Sources

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.