BL8 encompasses Bury's residential areas in the North West, currently in late-stage gentrification with a trajectory score of 55.5/100, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have increased at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate, while rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 7.9% annually. Population growth remains modest at 0.6% across the same period, suggesting the area is consolidating rather than expanding rapidly. This dynamic between rental and capital growth patterns reflects an established market with relatively stable conditions, typical of gentrified areas where yield opportunities may differ from growth-focused investments.
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- 1Property prices up 3.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Bury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
58 planning applications submitted in BL8 over the last six months.
Bury (BL8) common questions
Is Bury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bury (BL8) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 16% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bury safe?
Bury has a safety score of 80/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bury?
The average property price in Bury (BL8) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bury?
The median monthly rent in Bury (BL8) is £961 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M27), Salford (M6), Bury (BL9), Manchester (M25), Bury (BL0). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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