Cromer Road is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1ES 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 Cromer Road, Bury, BL8 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1EQ, BL8 1ER, BL8 1EW, BL8 1JP, BL8 1EN, BL8 1EG, BL8 1DH, BL8 1EY, BL8 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 1ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 25.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 57.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 53.8% | 49.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 15% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 14.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 38% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 20.5% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 17.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 78.8% | 69% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 85.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 84.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.7% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromer Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Cromer Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-07-24 | £289,222 |
| 17 Cromer Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2024-07-12 | £248,992 |
| 2 Cromer Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £483,665 | 2021-09-30 | £575,792 |
| 19 Cromer Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2021-02-05 | £251,329 |
| 10 Cromer Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2019-12-13 | £275,013 |
BL8 1ES 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL8 1ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,664 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 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandlesholme Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1HS | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 2out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potters House School 4 - 6 Arley Avenue , BL9 5HD | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,205 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 | 465 yd | |
| The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park | Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road | 596 yd | |
| Paws for Coffee | 140 Tottington Road | 798 yd | |
| LO JO MATE | 250 Tottington Road | 815 yd | |
| Foodster | 296 Tottington Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garsdale | Garsdale, Woodhill Road | 602 yd | |
| The Brown Cow | Brown Cow, Woodhill Road | 661 yd | |
| The Help Me Thro | 141-143 Crostons Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Pizza | 355 Brandlesholme Road | 409 yd | |
| Ernills | 355A Brandlesholme Road | 409 yd | |
| Brandlesholme Chippy | 365 Brandlesholme Road | 409 yd | |
| ChinaXpress | 369 Brandlesholme Road | 409 yd | |
| Subway | 124 Brandlesholme Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 359-361 Brandlesholme Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 383 Tottington Road | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Cricket Club STAFFORD STREET | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School RUDGWICK DRIVE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET | grass pitches | 896 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.