Overview of BL8 1BU

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Stock Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1BU 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 Stock Street, Bury, BL8 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1XF, BL8 1XG, BL8 1XQ, BL8 1XE, BL8 1XH, BL8 1XD, BL8 1XA, BL8 1XJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL8 1BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%49.8%-2.6% 51.0% -1.2%
Male47.6%50.2%2.6% 49.0% 1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BL8 1BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.6%16.8%-4.8% 37.9% -21.1%
Married: Opposite sex69.4%68.4%-1.0% 44.2% 24.2%
Separated1.1%1.2%0.1% 2.2% -1.0%
Divorced5.2%6.4%1.2% 9.1% -2.7%
Widowed2.6%7.2%4.6% 6.1% 1.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.5%49.7%-5.8% 48.4% 1.3%
Good health32%32.2%0.2% 33.6% -1.4%
Fair health9.1%13.8%4.7% 12.7% 1.1%
Bad health2.1%3.4%1.3% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health1.2%1%-0.2% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.8%16%5.2% 18.2% -2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.4%9.6%-3.8% 9.6% 0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16%12.4%-3.6% 13.4% -1.0%
Apprenticeship3%4.4%1.4% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.3%11.2%1.9% 16.9% -5.7%
Degree or Similar44.8%42%-2.8% 33.8% 8.2%
Other2.6%4.4%1.8% 2.8% 1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian1.2%4%2.8% 3.1% 0.9%
Pakistani6.4%7.4%1.0% 2.7% 4.7%
Other Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.5%2%0.5% 0.9% 1.1%
White90.5%85.6%-4.9% 81.4% 4.2%
Other0%1%1.0% 1.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.9%91.6%-2.3% 83.2% 8.4%
European Union1.8%2%0.2% 6.1% -4.1%
Africa0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia4%6.4%2.4% 5.6% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.3%91.6%-1.7% 83.2% 8.4%
10+ Years0.3%6.1%5.8% 9.8% -3.7%
5-10 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0.3%2%1.7% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years5.8%0%-5.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.6% 76.7% 14.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
No passport held5.1% 13.5% -8.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.2% 37.2% -16.0%
Christian64.3% 46.2% 18.1%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Jewish0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Muslim7.4% 6.5% 0.9%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is Stock Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stock Street 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BL8 1BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stock Street are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stock Street, Bury, BL8 1BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 1BU

Average Price
£298,777
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£298,777
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stock Street

Average Price
£351,114
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£351,114
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stock Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Stock Street, Bury, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£160,0002017-11-22 £242,099
3 Stock Street, Bury, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£214,0002008-02-29 £352,590
3 Stock Street, Bury, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£95,0002001-03-21 £458,651
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 1BU

Employment

BL8 1BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BL8 1BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired102
Full-Time Employee69
Self-Employed27
Part-Time Employee22
Other8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Student (economically inactive)7
Looking after home or family5
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Education25
Human health and social work activities22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security20
Manufacturing17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Other11
Information and communication9
Accommodation and food service activities6
Financial and insurance activities6
Administrative and support service activities4
Construction4
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hoyle Nursery School
Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR
4out of 4 2,375 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodbank Primary School
Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX
3out of 4 834 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA
3out of 4 844 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE
3out of 4 967 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Springside Primary School
Springside Road , BL9 5JB
3out of 4 1,185 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chesham Primary School
Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH
3out of 4 1,230 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Elton High School
Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN
3out of 4 2,010 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ
- not rated 2,368 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Tottington High School
Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY
3out of 4 2,419 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bury Church of England High School
Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS
3out of 4 2,758 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hazel Wood High School
Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT
1out of 4 2,819 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bury College
Market Street , BL9 0BG
- not rated 2,299 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holy Cross College
169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB
- not rated 2,886 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bury Grammar Schools
Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN
- not rated 2,119 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cambian Chesham House School
Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD
- not rated 2,212 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mill School - Bury
Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD
- not rated 2,560 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre
Buller Street , BL8 2BS
- not rated 2,683 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Bury Catholic Preparatory School
Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH
- not rated 2,866 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country ParkBurrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road268 yd
Ambrosia The Dessert Haven LtdRear Of, 324 Walmersley Road813 yd
Woodbank Oscars After School ClubBrandlesholme Road894 yd
Chatterbox CafeAge Concern Jubilee Centre, Mosley Avenue949 yd
The GreenClarence Park, Milner Avenue949 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Brown CowBrown Cow, Woodhill Road316 yd
The GarsdaleGarsdale, Woodhill Road328 yd
The Towler InnHark To Towler, 460 Walmersley Road845 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LA Pizza355 Brandlesholme Road780 yd
Ernills355A Brandlesholme Road781 yd
Brandlesholme Chippy365 Brandlesholme Road781 yd
ChinaXpress369 Brandlesholme Road781 yd
Mans 2000439 Walmersley Road847 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morrisons Daily295 Walmersley Road756 yd
Tesco359-361 Brandlesholme Road781 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Seedfield Sports Club
SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET
grass pitches385 yd
Seedfield Methodist Church Hall
LINTON AVE
836 yd
Woodbank Cricket Club
STAFFORD STREET
grass pitches868 yd
Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School
RUDGWICK DRIVE
grass pitches941 yd
Clarence Park
HAMILTON STREET
grass pitches, tennis courts1,060 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 12.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 12.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 12.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 12.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s87.5%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.