Birks Drive - BL8 1JA
Key Postcode Insights
BL8 1JA is a residential postcode situated on Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 with 39 addresses.
It ranks as the 821st largest of the 909 postcodes in the BL8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 39 properties: 21 houses and 18 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £228,500
- 10 Year change
- up 67.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,251pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 81.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £261/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BL8 1JA is a residential postcode situated on Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 with 39 addresses.
It ranks as the 821st largest of the 909 postcodes in the BL8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 39 properties: 21 houses and 18 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £228,500
- 10 Year change
- up 67.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,251pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 81.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £261/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in BL8 1JA
- 1A Birks Drive
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 1 Birks Drive
House
- 2 Birks Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 3 Birks Drive
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Birks Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BL8 1JA sold for £225,200 on 1st May 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 11.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £228,500.
The BL8 1JA Sales Market has increased by 67.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £228,500 |
| June 2025 | 5.5% | £221,394 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £209,902 |
| June 2023 | 4.4% | £212,634 |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £203,655 |
| June 2021 | 13.8% | £186,939 |
| June 2020 | 4.5% | £164,282 |
| June 2019 | 4.6% | £157,159 |
| June 2018 | 8.1% | £150,220 |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £138,961 |
| June 2016 | 4.8% | £136,149 |
| June 2015 | 4.8% | £129,950 |
| June 2014 | 4.8% | £123,957 |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £118,238 |
| June 2012 | 0.7% | £119,220 |
| June 2011 | -1.5% | £118,401 |
| June 2010 | -0.5% | £120,246 |
| June 2009 | -6.9% | £120,796 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £129,696 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £132,111 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,251.
The BL8 1JA Rental Market has increased by 81.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £1,251pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.7% | £1,200pcm |
| June 2024 | 10.3% | £1,124pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.8% | £1,020pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £937pcm |
| June 2021 | 11.3% | £864pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.3% | £776pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.5% | £751pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £726pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.2% | £711pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £688pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £666pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £640pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £627pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £623pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.8% | £621pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.9% | £604pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.8% | £599pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £629pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £626pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 1st May 2024 for £225,200 and since then the market in the area has increased by 11.2%.
BL8 1JA has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2024£225,200 | 3 Bed House15, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA15, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA
- Sold Jul 2022£185,000 | 2 Bed House1A, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA1A, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA
- Sold Jul 2022£185,000 | 2 Bed House1A, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA1A, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA
Nearby Postcodes
BL8 1JA is the 821st largest and the 227th most expensive postcode out of the 909 postcodes in the BL8 area.
- BL8 1HF, Ashwood Drive, Bury, BL8BL8 1HF18 Addresses|61 m away
- BL8 1HE, Garswood Drive, Bury, BL8BL8 1HE6 Addresses|79 m away
- BL8 1JE, Collen Crescent, Bury, BL8BL8 1JE37 Addresses|111 m away
- BL8 1JF, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8BL8 1JF24 Addresses|139 m away
- BL8 1HZ, Garside Hey Road, Bury, BL8BL8 1HZ40 Addresses|171 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 20 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (8)
- No EPC (19)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2021£300,000 | 4 Bed House25, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA25, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA
- Sold Mar 2021£229,000 | 4 Bed House53, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF53, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF
- Sold Mar 2021£229,000 | 4 Bed House53, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF53, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF
Schools Nearby
- Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy400 m away
- Old Hall Primary School700 m away
- Woodbank Primary School1.0 km away
- Tottington High School1.2 km away
- The Elton High School1.2 km away
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy2.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BL8 1JA is Bromley Cross (Lancs) station, which is 5.9 kilometres away.
- Bromley Cross (Lancs)|5.9 km away
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood|6.4 km away
- Farnworth|8.0 km away
- Moses Gate|8.0 km away