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Rollesby Close is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1EW 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 Rollesby Close, Bury, BL8 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1JP, BL8 1EP, BL8 1ES, BL8 1EN, BL8 1HQ, BL8 1EQ, BL8 1JW, BL8 1HG, BL8 1XA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 1EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.8%51.7%3.9% 51.0% 0.7%
Male52.2%48.3%-3.9% 49.0% -0.7%

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 1EW 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.6%25.9%-1.7% 37.9% -12.0%
Married: Opposite sex57.5%57.2%-0.3% 44.2% 13.0%
Separated1.5%2.1%0.6% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced8.8%9.5%0.7% 9.1% 0.4%
Widowed4.6%5.3%0.7% 6.1% -0.8%

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 health53.8%49.5%-4.3% 48.4% 1.1%
Good health34.1%30.6%-3.5% 33.6% -3.0%
Fair health9.7%15%5.3% 12.7% 2.3%
Bad health2.5%4.7%2.2% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health0%0.3%0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

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 qualifications11.5%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 Levels13.8%12.8%-1.0% 13.4% -0.6%
Apprenticeship3.4%4.1%0.7% 5.3% -1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.7%14.9%-0.8% 16.9% -2.0%
Degree or Similar35.6%38%2.4% 33.8% 4.2%
Other5.4%3.3%-2.1% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.9%0.3%-1.6% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian2.5%3.4%0.9% 3.1% 0.3%
Pakistani8.8%20.5%11.7% 2.7% 17.8%
Other Asian3.8%2.4%-1.4% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African1.6%0%-1.6% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.6%1%0.4% 1.0% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%0.3%-1.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%0.7%0.1% 0.8% -0.1%
White78.8%69%-9.8% 81.4% -12.4%
Other0%1.7%1.7% 1.6% 0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.1%85.1%-4.0% 83.2% 1.9%
European Union1.9%3.4%1.5% 6.1% -2.7%
Africa1.9%1.7%-0.2% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia6.3%9.8%3.5% 5.6% 4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.3%84.5%-1.8% 83.2% 1.3%
10+ Years0%14.1%14.1% 9.8% 4.3%
5-10 Years2.2%0.7%-1.5% 2.9% -2.2%
2-5 Years1.3%0%-1.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years10.3%0.7%-9.6% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.5% 76.7% 14.8%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Italy1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
No passport held5.1% 13.5% -8.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.9% 37.2% -15.3%
Christian46.8% 46.2% 0.6%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Jewish1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Muslim23.2% 6.5% 16.7%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Rollesby Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rollesby Close 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 -6.1%.



🔎 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 1EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rollesby Close are based on 11 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 Rollesby Close, Bury, BL8 1EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 1EW

Average Price
£363,487
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£363,487
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rollesby Close

Average Price
£374,281
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£374,281
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rollesby CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
20 Rollesby Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£260,0002023-10-06 £270,041
1 Rollesby Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£330,0002021-03-05 £394,456
1 Rollesby Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£330,0002021-03-05 £394,456
9 Rollesby Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£220,0002020-06-24 £292,760
8 Rollesby Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£230,0002015-08-14 £391,115
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 1EW

Employment

BL8 1EW 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 1EW 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee73
Retired72
Part-Time Employee28
Self-Employed23
Other14
Unemployed8
Looking after home or family7
Student (economically inactive)7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Human health and social work activities28
Education21
Construction14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Other10
Manufacturing9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage6
Financial and insurance activities6
Administrative and support service activities5
Information and communication4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

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 2,737 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 4 563 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA
3out of 4 625 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Elton Community Primary School
Alston Street , BL8 1SB
3out of 4 993 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Old Hall Primary School
Springside View , BL8 4LU
3out of 4 1,188 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE
3out of 4 1,241 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes 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 1,546 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Tottington High School
Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY
3out of 4 2,016 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ
- not rated 2,230 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bury Church of England High School
Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS
3out of 4 2,655 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Derby High School
Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH
3out of 4 2,980 yd Community school 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 2,312 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holy Cross College
169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB
- not rated 2,836 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 2,029 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Mill School - Bury
Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD
- not rated 2,337 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre
Buller Street , BL8 2BS
- not rated 2,451 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Cambian Chesham House School
Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD
- not rated 2,584 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bury Catholic Preparatory School
Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH
- not rated 2,799 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 Road468 yd
Woodbank Oscars After School ClubBrandlesholme Road577 yd
Paws for Coffee140 Tottington Road925 yd
LO JO MATE250 Tottington Road938 yd
Cosalea BrandlesholmeKillelea House, Brandlesholme Road984 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Brown CowBrown Cow, Woodhill Road533 yd
The GarsdaleGarsdale, Woodhill Road555 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LA Pizza355 Brandlesholme Road389 yd
Ernills355A Brandlesholme Road389 yd
Brandlesholme Chippy365 Brandlesholme Road389 yd
ChinaXpress369 Brandlesholme Road389 yd
Subway124 Brandlesholme Road710 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco359-361 Brandlesholme Road389 yd
Tesco383 Tottington Road1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Woodbank Cricket Club
STAFFORD STREET
grass pitches570 yd
Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School
RUDGWICK DRIVE
grass pitches693 yd
Seedfield Sports Club
SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET
grass pitches816 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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed41 Mbit/s
Average download speed44.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed66.92 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed66.92 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed17.78 Mbit/s

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