Postcode BL8 3JH 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 3.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Town Meadow Park.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Walshaw & Woolfold has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
The average income per household in Walshaw & Woolfold is £51,927 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 3JH.
Walshaw & Woolfold near BL8 3JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Town Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Town Meadow Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £365,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £265,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 57 | £192,500 | £238 |
| Flats | 1 | £161,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 3JH.
In the BL8 3JH postcode area, located within Walshaw & Woolfold, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 3JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Laurel Street, Bury, BL8 3LT | 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.
Elected local representatives for BL8 3JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Yvonne Susan Wright
Tottington - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL8 3JH records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around BL8 3JH in Walshaw & Woolfold is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BL8 3JH, including Tottington Primary School, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Tottington High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL8 3JH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL8 3JH is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Yvonne Susan Wright (Independent).
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.