Tottington Road is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1SE 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 Tottington Road, Bury, BL8 1SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1SF, BL8 1SH, BL8 1WP, BL8 1SP, BL8 1RU, BL8 1QN, BL8 1RX, BL8 1SW, BL8 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 1SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 39.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 42.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 55.2% | 57.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.2% | 12.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 16.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 37.6% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.9% | 92.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tottington Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury West 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 -43.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Tottington Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-21 | £153,854 |
| 225 Tottington Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-12-21 | £161,287 |
| 233 Tottington Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-01-18 | £177,341 |
| 239 Tottington Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-08-30 | £175,101 |
| 253 Tottington Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2019-06-21 | £188,856 |
BL8 1SE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 202 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,354 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 | 2,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 2out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 3,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LO JO MATE | 250 Tottington Road | 173 yd | |
| Paws for Coffee | 140 Tottington Road | 193 yd | |
| Foodster | 296 Tottington Road | 353 yd | |
| Asha | 294 Tottington Road | 451 yd | |
| Woodbank Oscars After School Club | Brandlesholme Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Help Me Thro | 141-143 Crostons Road | 710 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 533 Tottington Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Bar | 240 Tottington Road | 94 yd | |
| Boston Pizza | 152 Tottington Road | 151 yd | |
| A Taste of Thailand | 140 Tottington Road | 193 yd | |
| Riverside Takeaway | 250 Tottington Road | 214 yd | |
| Belly Busters | 309 Tottington Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 383 Tottington Road | 520 yd | |
| Aldi Stores limited | Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 359-361 Brandlesholme Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbank Cricket Club STAFFORD STREET | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Whitehead Park KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS NEWBOLD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Elton Cricket Club LEIGH LANE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Elton High School WALSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| The Elton High School (Closed) Walshaw Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Stables Fitness & Leisure Club BOLHOLT HOTEL BOLHOLT HOTEL WALSHAW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 842 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.