BL8 2US - Postcode information, data and statistics for BL8 2US
BL8 2US - Overview
| Postcode | BL8 2US |
| Date of introduction | August - 1993 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Bury, unparished area |
| Ward name | Bury West |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Parliamentary name | Bury North |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| NHS England Region | |
| Standard Statistical Region | North West |
| Travel to Work Area | Manchester |
| Primary Care Trust | Bury |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Greater Manchester |
| Police Force Area | Greater Manchester |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 00V |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Church |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Church |
| International Territorial Level 1 | North West (England) |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Greater Manchester North East |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| National Park Name | England (non-National Park) |
BL8 2US - Map and Location information
| Easting | 377906 |
| Northing | 0410565 |
| Latitude | 53.5911942 |
| Longitude | -2.3352599 |
BL8 2US - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Suburbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Suburban achievers |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Detached retirement living |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bury 010 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bury 010A |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Suburban services |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Primarily residential suburbs |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for BL8 2US
James Daly
- Name: James Daly
- Party: Conservative
- Constituency: Bury North
- Start Date: 12-12-2019
Mr James Frith MP
- Name: Mr James Frith
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Bury North
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Recent crimes reported nearby BL8 2US.
Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby
to BL8 2US, from Jan 2022
to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. BL8 2US is
in the
Bury 010A LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode BL8 2US ( LSOA Area
- Bury 010A ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby BL8 2US .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Lancashire Constabulary | On or near Ainsworth Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Schools nearby BL8 2US.
Our data contains 20 schools nearby the
postcode BL8 2US.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as BL8 2US. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with BL8.
- School name: Chantlers Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 310
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 303 (Boys: 145 / Girls: 158 )
- Address: Foulds Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2SF
- Website: www.chantlersprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01617611074
- School name: Lowercroft Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 245
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 237 (Boys: 125 / Girls: 112 )
- Address: Ashington Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2TS
- Website: www.lowercroft.co.uk
- Telephone: 01617612798
- School name: Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 240
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 238 (Boys: 119 / Girls: 119 )
- Address: Leigh Lane, Elton, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RH
- Website: www.guardianangelsbury.co.uk
- Telephone: 01617644014
- School name: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 144
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 198 (Boys: 91 / Girls: 107 )
- Address: Rudgwick Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1YA
- Website: www.ololbury.com/
- Telephone: 01617612026
- School name: Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 118
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 107 (Boys: 52 / Girls: 55 )
- Address: Helmshore Road, Holcombe, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4PA
- Website: http://www.emmanuelholcombeprimaryschool.com
- Telephone: 01706823498
- School name: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 105
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 97 (Boys: 44 / Girls: 53 )
- Address: Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, St Mary's CE Primary School, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4JL
- Website: www.stmaryshawkshaw.com
- Telephone: 01204886167
- School name: Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 300
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 272 (Boys: 139 / Girls: 133 )
- Address: Hollymount Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HS
- Website: www.hollymount.org.uk/
- Telephone: 01204882770
- School name: The Elton High School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1000
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1040 (Boys: 543 / Girls: 497 )
- Address: Walshaw Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN
- Website: http://www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01617631434
- School name: Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 23
- Boarding provision: Boarding school
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Boys
- School Capacity: 500
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 421 (Boys: 421 / Girls: 0 )
- Address: Holcombe Hall, Holcombe Old Road, Holcombe, Nr. Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 4NG
- Website:
- Telephone: 01706826106
- School name: Elton Community Primary School
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 315
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 323 (Boys: 153 / Girls: 170 )
- Address: Alston Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1SB
- Website: www.eltonprimary.bc-et.co.uk
- Telephone: 01617052674
- School name: Forestwood School
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 12
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 44
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 22 (Boys: 3 / Girls: 19 )
- Address: Buller Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2BS
- Website: https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/locations/cygnet-hospital-bury/excel-exceed-school/
- Telephone: 01617627212
- School name: Christ Church CofE Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 270
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 236 (Boys: 126 / Girls: 110 )
- Address: Church Street, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3AX
- Website: http://www.christchurch.bury.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204883415
- School name: Tottington High School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 975
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 935 (Boys: 490 / Girls: 445 )
- Address: Laurel Street, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3LY
- Website: www.tottington.bury.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01204882327
- School name: Mill School - Bury
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 7
- Upper age: 17
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 70
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 53 (Boys: 38 / Girls: 15 )
- Address: Wellington Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 2BD
- Website: https://www.kedlestongroup.com/our-schools-homes/day-schools/mill-school-bury/home
- Telephone: 01613597788
- School name: Tottington Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 315
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 337 (Boys: 175 / Girls: 162 )
- Address: Moorside Road, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3HR
- Website: www.tottingtonprimaryschool.org.uk/
- Telephone: 01204886169
- School name: Greenhill Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 245
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 241 (Boys: 128 / Girls: 113 )
- Address: Mile Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2JH
- Website: www.greenhillprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01617647298
- School name: St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 200 (Boys: 106 / Girls: 94 )
- Address: Colville Drive, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2DX
- Website: www.ststephensceprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01617641132
- School name: Woodbank Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 306
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Woodbank Primary School, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX
- Website: www.woodbank.bury.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01617611253
- School name: Old Hall Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 209
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Springside View, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4LU
- Website: www.oldhallps.com
- Telephone: 01617612051
- School name: Greenmount Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 245
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Holhouse Lane, Greenmount, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 4HD
- Website: www.greenmountprimarybury.co.uk
- Telephone: 01204884031
Historical House Sale Prices in BL8 2US
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold | 4, Sowerby Close, Bury, BL8 2US |
| Jan 2006 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold | 4, Sowerby Close, Bury, BL8 2US |
| Jun 2001 | £107,950 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Sowerby Close, Bury, BL8 2US |
| Apr 2000 | £134,000 | Detached | Freehold | 2, Sowerby Close, Bury, BL8 2US |
| Jul 1998 | £108,000 | Detached | Freehold | 4, Sowerby Close, Bury, BL8 2US |
| Feb 1995 | £79,950 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Sowerby Close, Bury, BL8 2US |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode BL8 2US .
- Average download speed: 157.7 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 550 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 28 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 75 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 272 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in BL8 2US
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.