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

Nearby postcodes are: BL8 1XS, BL8 1XU, BL8 1XN, BL8 1XJ, BL8 1XH, BL8 1XB, BL8 1XD, BL8 1EL, BL8 1XP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 1XL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.9%50.2%-0.7% 51.0% -0.8%
Male49.1%49.8%0.7% 49.0% 0.8%

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 1XL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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)
Single21.4%21.5%0.1% 37.9% -16.4%
Married: Opposite sex69.8%65.3%-4.5% 44.2% 21.1%
Separated1.1%2.5%1.4% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced3.4%4.5%1.1% 9.1% -4.6%
Widowed4.2%6.2%2.0% 6.1% 0.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50%52.7%2.7% 48.4% 4.3%
Good health36.6%35%-1.6% 33.6% 1.4%
Fair health11.5%10.3%-1.2% 12.7% -2.4%
Bad health1.6%1%-0.6% 4.0% -3.0%
Very bad health0.3%1%0.7% 1.2% -0.2%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.5%15.2%3.7% 18.2% -3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.3%9.1%-6.2% 9.6% -0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%12.8%-2.1% 13.4% -0.6%
Apprenticeship3.1%3.7%0.6% 5.3% -1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.5%13.6%2.1% 16.9% -3.3%
Degree or Similar41.2%44.4%3.2% 33.8% 10.6%
Other2.7%1.2%-1.5% 2.8% -1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%2%1.7% 1.1% 0.9%
Chinese1.2%0.3%-0.9% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian2.2%0.7%-1.5% 3.1% -2.4%
Pakistani13%12.6%-0.4% 2.7% 9.9%
Other Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
White82.6%82.7%0.1% 81.4% 1.3%
Other0%1.3%1.3% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% 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 Kingdom91%89.1%-1.9% 83.2% 5.9%
European Union0.9%4%3.1% 6.1% -2.1%
Africa0.3%0.7%0.4% 2.7% -2.0%
Middle East and Asia7.5%6.3%-1.2% 5.6% 0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.7%89.7%-1.0% 83.2% 6.5%
10+ Years0.3%9.6%9.3% 9.8% -0.2%
5-10 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years1.2%0%-1.2% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years7.5%0.3%-7.2% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.7% 76.7% 14.0%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Southern Asia2.3% 1.2% 1.1%
No passport held5.3% 13.5% -8.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.4% 37.2% -12.8%
Christian55.4% 46.2% 9.2%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu0.7% 1.7% -1.0%
Jewish1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Muslim15.5% 6.5% 9.0%
Not answered2.3% 6.0% -3.7%

Safety

Is Brandon Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brandon 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 -48.4%.



🔎 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 1XL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brandon Close are based on 8 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 Brandon Close, Bury, BL8 1XL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 1XL

Average Price
£375,839
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£375,839
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brandon Close

Average Price
£347,669
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£347,669
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brandon CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Brandon Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£307,0002021-04-16 £363,562
11 Brandon Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£245,0002021-01-15 £293,885
6 Brandon Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002016-01-29 £444,713
10 Brandon Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£208,5362013-03-28 £414,638
4 Brandon Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£208,5002005-06-29 £393,876
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 1XL

Employment

BL8 1XL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1XL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired92
Full-Time Employee77
Part-Time Employee28
Self-Employed18
Looking after home or family11
Student (economically inactive)10
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Other0
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Human health and social work activities21
Education20
Manufacturing14
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Other12
Construction12
Transport and storage6
Financial and insurance activities5
Information and communication5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Administrative and support service activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities2

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 2,386 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 4 411 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE
3out of 4 874 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Elton Community Primary School
Alston Street , BL8 1SB
3out of 4 974 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA
3out of 4 992 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH
4out of 4 1,353 yd Voluntary aided 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 1,692 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ
- not rated 1,960 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bury Church of England High School
Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS
3out of 4 2,365 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Tottington High School
Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY
3out of 4 2,371 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hazel Wood High School
Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT
1out of 4 2,716 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,966 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holy Cross College
169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB
- not rated 2,518 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 1,729 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Mill School - Bury
Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD
- not rated 2,131 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cambian Chesham House School
Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD
- not rated 2,240 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre
Buller Street , BL8 2BS
- not rated 2,253 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Bury Catholic Preparatory School
Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH
- not rated 2,490 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
Woodbank Oscars After School ClubBrandlesholme Road484 yd
The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country ParkBurrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road618 yd
Paws for Coffee140 Tottington Road905 yd
LO JO MATE250 Tottington Road1,056 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The GarsdaleGarsdale, Woodhill Road254 yd
The Brown CowBrown Cow, Woodhill Road685 yd
The Help Me Thro141-143 Crostons Road950 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Subway124 Brandlesholme Road560 yd
LA Pizza355 Brandlesholme Road770 yd
Ernills355A Brandlesholme Road770 yd
Brandlesholme Chippy365 Brandlesholme Road771 yd
ChinaXpress369 Brandlesholme Road771 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco359-361 Brandlesholme Road770 yd
Morrisons Daily295 Walmersley Road1,018 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Woodbank Cricket Club
STAFFORD STREET
grass pitches453 yd
Seedfield Sports Club
SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET
grass pitches594 yd
Seedfield Methodist Church Hall
LINTON AVE
1,060 yd
Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School
RUDGWICK DRIVE
grass pitches1,068 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 speed61.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed56.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed72.65 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed72.65 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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