Postcode BL8 9PD 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitehead Park is £43,152 per year. The nearest station is Hall-I'-Th'-Wood located about 4.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whitehead Park.
Whitehead Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehead Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 per household in Whitehead Park is £43,152 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from BL8 9PD.
Whitehead Park near BL8 9PD 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitehead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehead Park |
| 0.5 mi | Whitehead Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Whitehead Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Library Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Library Gardens |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £270,325 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 | 35 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £255,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bury West
In the BL8 9PD postcode area, located within Whitehead Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL8 9PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1GU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | B&M Home Store | Wood Street, Bury, BL8 1LB | Walking directions to B&M Home Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 131 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2NZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.