Median sold price in BL8, last 5 years
£231,000
Strong sample. Based on 3,023 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026.
Built from 697 matched postcode rows within the postcode area BL8, with best-fit area context in Bury.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BL8 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
BL8 currently groups 697 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Bury. Aggregate median sold price reads at £231,000 across 3,023 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 93.8% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 81% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 26 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 697 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 09 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 93.8%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 26 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 697Live postcode rows grouped under BL8
- Median sold price in BL8, last 5 years £231,000Based on 3,023 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area BuryUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 26 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in BL8, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 3,023 sales · Latest sale in data: 09 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 93.8%Gigabit availability is 93.8%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 81% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Bury in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
26 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 26 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,646 mapped stopsBury currently links 1,646 mapped transport stops, including 7 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside BL8.
Local business
Score 100/100Bury currently links 462 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 146 food and drink, 116 nightlife, 81 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with BL8 1QW, Bury and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
BL8 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
146 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (58), restaurant (58), cafe (30).
Amenity group
Nightlife
116 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (100), bar (16).
Amenity group
Grocery
81 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (37), supermarket (31), bakery (6).
Amenity group
Personal services
35 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (24), beauty (11).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
BL8 1QW
BL8 1QW, Bury
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BL8 1DE
BL8 1DE, Bury
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BL8 4PT
BL8 4PT, Bury
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BL8 1YU
BL8 1YU, Bury
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BL8 4NE
BL8 4NE, Bury
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BL8 2PS
BL8 2PS, Bury
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BL8 1PW
BL8 1PW, Bury
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BL8 2BL
BL8 2BL, Bury
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BL8 2QF
BL8 2QF, Bury
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BL8 1NH
BL8 1NH, Bury
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Chantlers Primary School
Primary option in BL8 2SF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary option in BL8 3AX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Elton Community Primary School
Primary option in BL8 1SB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BL8.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
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Use viewing and offer planners
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