Birks Drive - BL8 1JF
Key Postcode Insights
BL8 1JF is a residential postcode situated on Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 648th largest of the 909 postcodes in the BL8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 11 houses and 13 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £248,548
- 10 Year change
- up 67.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,281pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 81.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BL8 1JF is a residential postcode situated on Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 648th largest of the 909 postcodes in the BL8 area.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 11 houses and 13 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £248,548
- 10 Year change
- up 67.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,281pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 81.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in BL8 1JF
- 39 Birks Drive
House
- 40 Birks Drive
House
- 41 Birks Drive
House
- 42 Birks Drive
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 43 Birks Drive
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BL8 1JF sold for £221,000 on 24th October 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 3.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £248,548.
The BL8 1JF Sales Market has increased by 67.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £248,548 |
| June 2025 | 5.5% | £240,818 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £228,318 |
| June 2023 | 4.4% | £231,289 |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £221,523 |
| June 2021 | 13.8% | £203,340 |
| June 2020 | 4.5% | £178,695 |
| June 2019 | 4.6% | £170,947 |
| June 2018 | 8.1% | £163,400 |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £151,153 |
| June 2016 | 4.8% | £148,094 |
| June 2015 | 4.8% | £141,352 |
| June 2014 | 4.8% | £134,833 |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £128,612 |
| June 2012 | 0.7% | £129,680 |
| June 2011 | -1.5% | £128,789 |
| June 2010 | -0.5% | £130,796 |
| June 2009 | -6.9% | £131,394 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £141,075 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £143,701 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,281.
The BL8 1JF Rental Market has increased by 81.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £1,281pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.7% | £1,228pcm |
| June 2024 | 10.3% | £1,151pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.8% | £1,044pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £959pcm |
| June 2021 | 11.3% | £884pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.3% | £794pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.5% | £769pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £743pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.2% | £727pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £705pcm |
| June 2015 | 4% | £682pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £655pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £642pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £638pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.8% | £636pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.9% | £618pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.8% | £613pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £644pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £641pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 24th October 2025 for £221,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 3.7%.
BL8 1JF has had 3 sales since 1995, 1 of them in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2025£221,000 | 2 Bed House42, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF42, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF
- Sold Sep 2021£182,250 | 2 Bed House42, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF42, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF
- Sold Jun 2021£162,000 | 2 Bed House50, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF50, Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JF
Nearby Postcodes
BL8 1JF is the 648th largest and the 326th most expensive postcode out of the 909 postcodes in the BL8 area.
- BL8 1JR, Lindow Close, Bury, BL8BL8 1JR10 Addresses|65 m away
- BL8 1HE, Garswood Drive, Bury, BL8BL8 1HE6 Addresses|71 m away
- BL8 1JD, Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, Bury, BL8BL8 1JD1 Address|108 m away
- BL8 1JE, Collen Crescent, Bury, BL8BL8 1JE37 Addresses|109 m away
- BL8 1HF, Ashwood Drive, Bury, BL8BL8 1HF18 Addresses|118 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (13)
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 Academy300 m away
- Old Hall Primary School600 m away
- Woodbank Primary School1.1 km away
- Tottington High School1.2 km away
- The Elton High School1.3 km away
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BL8 1JF is Bromley Cross (Lancs) station, which is 6.0 kilometres away.
- Bromley Cross (Lancs)|6.0 km away
- Hall-i'-th'-Wood|6.4 km away
- Entwistle|8.0 km away
- Bolton|8.1 km away