Eagley View, Bury, BL8 2HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL8 2HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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	51.3%	49.5%	-1.8%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	48.7%	50.5%	1.8%	49.0%	1.5%

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 2HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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	22.9%	26%	3.1%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	51.6%	-6.7%	44.2%	7.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	8.3%	8.3%	0.0%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	9.4%	11%	1.6%	6.1%	4.9%

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	41.1%	49%	7.9%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	38.5%	34.1%	-4.4%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	17.8%	13.2%	-4.6%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	2.2%	3.7%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.7%	17%	-6.7%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	9.1%	-1.8%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	12.6%	-2.4%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.9%	2.5%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	20.6%	5.6%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	25.9%	30.4%	4.5%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	6%	4.3%	-1.7%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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)
Pakistani	3.8%	2.7%	-1.1%	2.7%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.5%	96%	0.5%	81.4%	14.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	97.8%	98.7%	0.9%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	5.6%	-4.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	98.7%	0.9%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	68.4%	46.2%	22.2%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	1.7%	6.0%	-4.3%

Safety

Is Eagley View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eagley View was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3688.9% higher than the Bury West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Eagley View has the 2nd highest crime rate of 4 local areas in Bury West and the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BL8 2HL, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 Eagley View are based on 18 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 Eagley View, Bury, BL8 2HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 2HL

Average Price
£321,518

Semi-Detached
£300,153

Terraced
£348,931

Detached
£443,664

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Eagley View

Average Price
£384,723

Semi-Detached
£330,229

Terraced
£363,651

Detached
£465,580

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Eagley ViewStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Eagley View, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2025-12-12	£482,243
1 Eagley View, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2023-02-27	£261,217
6 Eagley View, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£432,000	2023-01-12	£464,400
9 Eagley View, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-04-01	£301,864
6 Eagley View, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2019-08-23	£457,447

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 2HL

Employment

BL8 2HL 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 2HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	18
Construction	15
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	6
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB	- not rated	1,639 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	4,155 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX	- not rated	286 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX	2out of 4	286 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's CofE Junior School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX	- not rated	286 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH	- not rated	408 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH	3out of 4	408 yd	Academy converter	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	1,514 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	3out of 4	1,590 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	1,590 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH	3out of 4	1,624 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	2out of 4	1,813 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	2,159 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	2,322 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	- not rated	4,399 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	4,399 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Forestwood School Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	1,043 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	1,110 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN	- not rated	1,834 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH	- not rated	1,834 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG	- not rated	2,019 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Six	6 Colville Drive	279 yd
The Barracks Cafe	The Barracks, 400 Bolton Road	353 yd
Bury Cancer Support Centre	406 Bolton Road	375 yd
Gourmet Sandwich Bar	171 Ainsworth Road	816 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wellington Hotel	Wellington Hotel, 338 Bolton Road		713 yd
The Black Bull Hotel	Black Bull, Lowercroft Road		1,033 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lighthouse Fish Bar	76 Mile Lane	491 yd
Rahan Tandoori Take-away	321 Bolton Road	646 yd
1207 Kitchen	313 Bolton Road	687 yd
Stephens Street Chippery	60 Stephen Street	973 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	78 Mile Lane		533 yd
Spar	151 Bury and Bolton Road		656 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Stephen'S Church Of England Primary School COLVILLE DRIVE	grass pitches	286 yd
Wellington Barracks Playing Field MINDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	386 yd
Chantlers Primary School FOULDS AVENUE	grass pitches	614 yd
Elton Vale Sports Club ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	705 yd
Elton Cricket Club LEIGH LANE	grass pitches	1,078 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	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%

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	49.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL8 2HL