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BL8 4LP

Kirklees

Elton

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Detailed insights for BL8 4LP

Overview

Postcode BL8 4LP is located in a major urban area, within the Elton area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Nuttall & Tottington area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nuttall & Tottington is £61,110 per year. The median sale price in Elton is £204,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,500 and £280,000. The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs), about 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Town Meadow Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Nuttall & Tottington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,050 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Nuttall & Tottington has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Nuttall & Tottington is £61,110 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL8 4LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Nuttall & Tottington near BL8 4LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromley Cross (Lancs) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL8 4LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTown Meadow ParkMediumWalking directions to Town Meadow Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
473 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
12.16(+103%)
Burglary
9.73(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.73(-46%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.12(-76%)
Shoplifting
7.29(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
87.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.86%
Irish
5
1.79%
African
4
1.43%
Other White
4
1.43%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
37.61%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.16%
No qualifications
27
11.95%
Apprenticeship
18
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
41.27%
Owns with a mortgage
46
36.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Elton

Median price: £204,000
Price per sq ft: £239
Sales (last 12 months): 144
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £280K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Elton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£375,000£294
Semi-Detached43£246,000£283
Terraced59£170,000£209
Flats17£130,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,000£127,500£151,475£105,000
2017£249,000£82,000£145,500£105,000
2018£249,950£114,000£166,500£117,250
2019£270,000£133,250£177,250£124,000
2020£315,000£112,000£182,000£124,000
2021£325,000£136,000£201,250£146,000
2022£349,998£143,500£230,000£165,000
2023£354,995£140,000£232,000£164,750
2024£379,995£134,000£247,500£162,950
2025£342,500£127,000£245,000£173,750
2026£400,000£130,000£257,500£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£150£183£127
2017£209£162£170£126
2018£220£157£180£151
2019£217£148£215£146
2020£240£153£211£154
2021£269£186£244£170
2022£302£194£266£196
2023£338£190£294£198
2024£339£176£289£200
2025£296£191£283£202
2026£290£191£282£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 4LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL8 4LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202621, Kingsbury Close, Bury, BL8 1WATerracedFreehold£253,000
11 May 202683, Kingsbury Close, Bury, BL8 1WAFlatsLeasehold£165,000
25 Jul 202573, Kingsbury Close, Bury, BL8 1WAFlatsLeasehold£150,000
30 Jul 2025Gringolet, 50, Kirklees Street, Bury, BL8 3NYDetachedLeasehold£500,000
10 Oct 20251, Burgundy Drive, Bury, BL8 3NNDetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the BL8 4LP postcode area, located within Nuttall & Tottington, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL8 4LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryTottington High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOld Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL8 4LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL8 4LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSparLaurel Street, Bury, BL8 3LTWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCo-op FoodChapel Street, Bury, BL8 4ADWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district.

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,271
Band D£2,555
Band E£3,123
Band F£3,691
Band G£4,259
Band H£5,110

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 4LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jack Bernard Rydeheard

Elton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardEltonE05014155
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nuttall & TottingtonE02001021
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 003DE01005049
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL8 4LP

Is BL8 4LP (Nuttall & Tottington) safe?

The area around BL8 4LP records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BL8 4LP?

The median sale price around BL8 4LP in Elton is £204,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL8 4LP?

There are 7 schools close to BL8 4LP, including Tottington High School (Good), Old Hall Primary School (Good) and Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL8 4LP?

BL8 4LP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,050 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL8 4LP (Nuttall & Tottington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL8 4LP is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Bernard Rydeheard (Reform UK).

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