Elton, Greater Manchester Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Elton
Coordinates:53.592°N -2.315°W
Static Image Name:Whitehead Park, Elton - geograph.org.uk - 1702019.jpg
Static Image Caption:Whitehead Park, Elton
Population:11,464
Population Ref:(2011)
Metropolitan Borough:Bury
Metropolitan County:Greater Manchester
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Bury North
Post Town:BURY
Postcode District:BL8
Postcode Area:BL
Dial Code:0161
Os Grid Reference:SD791106

Elton is a suburb of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. The population at the 2011 census was 11,464.[1] The River Irwell flows through the area via Burrs Country Park, formerly cotton mills, some features of which are still visible.

Elton is a halt on the East Lancashire Railway heritage line.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bury Ward population 2011. 3 January 2015.