Dereham Close, Bury, BL8 1JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 1JP 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%

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 1JP 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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

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%.

	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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Dereham Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dereham 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 1JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dereham Close are based on 12 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 Dereham Close, Bury, BL8 1JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 1JP

Average Price
£297,876

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£356,788

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,320

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dereham Close

Average Price
£309,536

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£342,754

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£209,881

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dereham CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Dereham Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-02-01	£325,401
6 Dereham Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-02-01	£313,151
6 Dereham Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-02-01	£313,151
5 Dereham Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£299,995	2020-11-27	£373,441
7 Dereham Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£2,600	2019-08-07	£3,340

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 1JP

Employment

BL8 1JP 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 1JP 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 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

Employment Industry

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

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	2,767 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	584 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA	3out of 4	596 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB	3out of 4	999 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU	3out of 4	1,159 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE	3out of 4	1,272 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	1,536 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	3out of 4	1,986 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	2,253 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	3out of 4	2,679 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH	3out of 4	3,001 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	2,341 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	2,862 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	2,055 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	2,354 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	2,468 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD	- not rated	2,614 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH	- not rated	2,825 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	Distance
The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park	Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road	470 yd
Woodbank Oscars After School Club	Brandlesholme Road	594 yd
Paws for Coffee	140 Tottington Road	932 yd
LO JO MATE	250 Tottington Road	933 yd
Cosalea Brandlesholme	Killelea House, Brandlesholme Road	953 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Brown Cow	Brown Cow, Woodhill Road		532 yd
The Garsdale	Garsdale, Woodhill Road		585 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
LA Pizza	355 Brandlesholme Road	357 yd
Ernills	355A Brandlesholme Road	358 yd
Brandlesholme Chippy	365 Brandlesholme Road	358 yd
ChinaXpress	369 Brandlesholme Road	358 yd
Subway	124 Brandlesholme Road	729 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	359-361 Brandlesholme Road		358 yd
Tesco	383 Tottington Road		1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodbank Cricket Club STAFFORD STREET	grass pitches	588 yd
Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School RUDGWICK DRIVE	grass pitches	663 yd
Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET	grass pitches	841 yd

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	7.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	7.7%
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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	38.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL8 1JP