Hartford Drive is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 1WD is located in the Elton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartford Drive, Bury, BL8 1WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1WE, BL8 1WF, BL8 1WG, BL8 3HG, BL8 3LF, BL8 1WB, BL8 1WA, BL8 3QD, BL8 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 1WD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 29.8% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 51.7% | 47.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.5% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.5% | 17.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 32.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 91% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 95.3% | 90.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 90.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartford Drive 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 -16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Hartford Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-05-15 | £127,000 |
| 149 Hartford Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-03-14 | £143,867 |
| 117 Hartford Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-02-28 | £141,532 |
| 125 Hartford Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-08 | £111,984 |
| 119 Hartford Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-02-29 | £162,723 |
BL8 1WD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Other | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottington Primary School Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Street , Walshaw BL8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 3,732 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 | 4,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Holcombe Hall , Holcombe Old Road BL8 4NG | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,668 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 Enterprise Centre Ltd T/A Kirklees Community Cafe | Garside hey Lane | 594 yd | |
| Sasilicious | 67 Bury Road | 639 yd | |
| Cosalea Brandlesholme | Killelea House, Brandlesholme Road | 829 yd | |
| The Bolholt Hotel | Bolholt Hotel, Walshaw Road | 856 yd | |
| Asha | 294 Tottington Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn | 533 Tottington Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Box | Juniper & Vine | 426 yd | |
| China Red | 38 Bury Road | 738 yd | |
| Kenny's Kitchen | 328 Tottington Road | 903 yd | |
| Brandlesholme Chippy | 365 Brandlesholme Road | 977 yd | |
| ChinaXpress | 369 Brandlesholme Road | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 383 Tottington Road | 842 yd | |
| Tesco | 359-361 Brandlesholme Road | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walshaw Sports Club SYCAMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Tottington High School LAUREL STREET | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Tottington Primary School MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Stables Fitness & Leisure Club BOLHOLT HOTEL BOLHOLT HOTEL WALSHAW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Tottington St Johns TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC BERYL AVENUE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Town Meadow LAUREL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Old Hall Primary School SPRINGSIDE VIEW | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School RUDGWICK DRIVE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| St Annes ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH SOUTH ROYD STREET | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Old Doctors Recreation Ground OLD DOCTORS STREET | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.