White Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 2BN is located in the Bury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about White Street, Bury, BL8 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 2NZ, BL8 2PB, BL8 2PD, BL8 2BW, BL8 2PP, BL8 2PA, BL8 2NY, BL8 2BQ, BL8 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL8 2BN is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 43.6% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 56.4% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL8 2BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.2% | 49.3% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 25.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.2% | 26.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -21.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 30.9% | 31.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 18.6% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around BL8 2BN this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.9% | 34.4% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 16.3% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 16.7% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 14.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.7% | 80.5% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 91.5% | 87.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 86.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Street 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 -83.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 White Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2022-09-01 | £205,801 |
| 17 White Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2020-11-06 | £166,705 |
| 7 White Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2017-05-10 | £211,708 |
| 7 White Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2015-07-10 | £145,285 |
| 14 White Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2014-05-30 | £101,502 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Other | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,671 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 | 5,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Cancer Support Centre | 406 Bolton Road | 414 yd | |
| The Barracks Cafe | The Barracks, 400 Bolton Road | 449 yd | |
| Gourmet Sandwich Bar | 171 Ainsworth Road | 469 yd | |
| Pen Thai | 169 Bolton Road | 471 yd | |
| krung theph | 169 Bolton Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, 338 Bolton Road | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1207 Kitchen | 313 Bolton Road | 72 yd | |
| Rahan Tandoori Take-away | 321 Bolton Road | 105 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway | 161 Bolton Road | 471 yd | |
| Stephens Street Chippery | 60 Stephen Street | 483 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 105 Bolton Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited | Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen'S Church Of England Primary School COLVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Wellington Barracks Playing Field MINDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Bury Grammar School Boys Playing Fields WELLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| St Gabriels Rc High School ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE BARON STREET | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Whitehead Park KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS NEWBOLD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Chantlers Primary School FOULDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Elton Vale Sports Club ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Baden Powell Hall MILLETT STREET | 976 yd | |
| The Derby High School RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Bury Grammar School (Girls) BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.