BL8 or M26?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 29% less in M26 than in BL8.
- BL8 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- The most recent EPC we hold is D in BL8 and C in M26.
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BL8
Bury
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M26
Bury
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | £138,020 | £97,445 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +3.3% (Bury) | +3.3% (Bury) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | Mid-floor flat |
| Floor area | 58 m² | 51 m² |
| Built | 1967–1975 | 2003–2006 |
| Energy rating | D | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £529/yr | £263/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 1 recorded | 1 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 8 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
Common questions
Is BL8 or M26 cheaper?
M26 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around BL8 sell for about £138,021 and around M26 for about £97,445, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, BL8 or M26?
M26 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (1 in BL8 against 1 in M26, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is BL8 or M26 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, BL8 sits in decile 8 of 10 and M26 in decile 1, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in BL8 or M26?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.