Elton, Greater Manchester
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| Elton | |
|---|---|
 Whitehead Park, Elton | |
  Elton Location within Greater Manchester | |
| Population | 11,464 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD791106 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURY |
| Postcode district | BL8 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Elton is a suburb of Bury, in the county of Greater Manchester, England. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 11,464.[1] The River Irwell flows through the area via Burrs Country Park, formerly cotton mills,[2] some features of which are still visible. Elton High School is named after the ward and is situated in the Western portion of the suburb.
