Woodhill Vale is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1AH is located in the Elton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhill Vale, Bury, BL8 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1AW, BL8 1JY, BL8 1LW, BL8 1AP, BL8 1ND, BL8 1AS, BL8 1AN, BL8 1LN, BL8 1LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 1AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL8 1AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 49.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 32.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.6% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 28.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.4% | 85.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 91.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 91.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhill Vale was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Woodhill Vale, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-12-18 | £244,947 |
| 23 Woodhill Vale, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-05-26 | £292,625 |
| 19 Woodhill Vale, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-10-31 | £250,770 |
| 24 Woodhill Vale, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2022-08-22 | £241,465 |
| 27 Woodhill Vale, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-11-05 | £190,779 |
BL8 1AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paws for Coffee | 140 Tottington Road | 345 yd | |
| Woodbank Oscars After School Club | Brandlesholme Road | 389 yd | |
| Ruposhi Indian Restaurant | Woolpack Hotel, 182 Wood Street | 512 yd | |
| LO JO MATE | 250 Tottington Road | 699 yd | |
| Jewel in the Crown UK Ltd | 102 Bolton Street | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Help Me Thro | 141-143 Crostons Road | 215 yd | |
| The Garsdale | Garsdale, Woodhill Road | 1,002 yd | |
| The Old White Lion | 6 Bolton Street | 1,057 yd | |
| Wyldes | 4 Bolton Street | 1,057 yd | |
| The Two Tubs | 19 The Wylde | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish | 121 Tottington Road | 167 yd | |
| Man Lung | 59 Walshaw Road | 235 yd | |
| Subway | 124 Brandlesholme Road | 256 yd | |
| Vujon | 67-69 Crostons Road | 339 yd | |
| Taste of India | 75 Crostons Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited | Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | 383 Tottington Road | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Cricket Club STAFFORD STREET | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Whitehead Park KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS NEWBOLD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Baden Powell Hall MILLETT STREET | 847 yd | |
| Castle Leisure Centre BOLTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Silver'S Gym SILVERS GYM SILVERS GYM BACK SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,071 yd |
| Bury Grammar School (Girls) BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 yd |
| Bury Grammar School (Boys) TENTERDEN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.