Woodhall Close is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1HQ 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 Woodhall Close, Bury, BL8 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1HG, BL8 1JW, BL8 1HB, BL8 1JP, BL8 1EW, BL8 1HA, BL8 1EX, BL8 1EZ, BL8 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL8 1HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 51.3% | 52.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 20.3% | 23.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 58.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 54.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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 | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 35% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.7% | 90.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhall 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Woodhall Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £381,729 |
| 5 Woodhall Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-06-28 | £285,169 |
| 5 Woodhall Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-06-28 | £285,169 |
| 5 Woodhall Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-06-28 | £285,169 |
| 10 Woodhall Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-03-18 | £346,048 |
BL8 1HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,103 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 | 2,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,970 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 | 2,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park | Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road | 438 yd | |
| Woodbank Oscars After School Club | Brandlesholme Road | 691 yd | |
| Cosalea Brandlesholme | Killelea House, Brandlesholme Road | 847 yd | |
| LO JO MATE | 250 Tottington Road | 976 yd | |
| Paws for Coffee | 140 Tottington Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown Cow | Brown Cow, Woodhill Road | 492 yd | |
| The Garsdale | Garsdale, Woodhill Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Pizza | 355 Brandlesholme Road | 273 yd | |
| Ernills | 355A Brandlesholme Road | 274 yd | |
| Brandlesholme Chippy | 365 Brandlesholme Road | 274 yd | |
| ChinaXpress | 369 Brandlesholme Road | 274 yd | |
| Subway | 124 Brandlesholme Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 359-361 Brandlesholme Road | 274 yd | |
| Tesco | 383 Tottington Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School RUDGWICK DRIVE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Woodbank Cricket Club STAFFORD STREET | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET | grass pitches | 889 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.