Canterbury Drive is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1BP is located in the Elton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canterbury Drive, Bury, BL8 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1BR, BL8 1BN, BL8 1XW, BL8 1XU, BL8 1BJ, BL8 1XR, BL8 1AE, BL8 1BB, BL8 1XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL8 1BP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 56.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 43.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 1BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 49.7% | 56.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 26.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.9% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 31.1% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 16.3% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 24.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 13.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 17.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 93% | 83.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.5% | 90.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 90.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Elton 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 -86.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Canterbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-01-27 | £140,805 |
| 25 Canterbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-31 | £158,511 |
| 17 Canterbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-10-26 | £165,441 |
| 27 Canterbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-08-10 | £132,772 |
| 39 Canterbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-06-15 | £112,338 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL8 1BP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,282 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 | 1,481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Oscars After School Club | Brandlesholme Road | 291 yd | |
| Paws for Coffee | 140 Tottington Road | 693 yd | |
| The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park | Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road | 885 yd | |
| LO JO MATE | 250 Tottington Road | 917 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited, Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garsdale | Garsdale, Woodhill Road | 470 yd | |
| The Help Me Thro | 141-143 Crostons Road | 675 yd | |
| The Brown Cow | Brown Cow, Woodhill Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 124 Brandlesholme Road | 313 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 121 Tottington Road | 686 yd | |
| A Taste of Thailand | 140 Tottington Road | 693 yd | |
| Boston Pizza | 152 Tottington Road | 716 yd | |
| Man Lung | 59 Walshaw Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 359-361 Brandlesholme Road | 904 yd | |
| Aldi Stores limited | Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street | 947 yd | |
| Tesco | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Cricket Club STAFFORD STREET | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET | grass pitches | 810 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 | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.