Kingsley Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 2RF 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 Kingsley Street, Bury, BL8 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 2RE, BL8 2RY, BL8 2RN, BL8 2RG, BL8 2RQ, BL8 2RR, BL8 2RX, BL8 2RW, BL8 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL8 2RF 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 | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 26.5% | 28.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 50.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50.4% | 47.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 18.6% | 12.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 12.5% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 25.9% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 28.9% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 96.4% | 94.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley 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.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Kingsley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-08-22 | £261,441 |
| 39 Kingsley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-19 | £261,950 |
| 61 Kingsley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2023-11-24 | £282,337 |
| 53 Kingsley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-06-09 | £293,280 |
| 42 Kingsley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-07 | £231,473 |
BL8 2RF 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Smith Infants' School Stephen Street , BL8 2PU | - not rated | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | - not rated | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | - not rated | 1,536 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 | 1,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,865 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 | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestwood School Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 1,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Sandwich Bar | 171 Ainsworth Road | 182 yd | |
| Ruposhi Indian Restaurant | Woolpack Hotel, 182 Wood Street | 446 yd | |
| Pen Thai | 169 Bolton Road | 549 yd | |
| krung theph | 169 Bolton Road | 549 yd | |
| Bury Cancer Support Centre | 406 Bolton Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, 338 Bolton Road | 526 yd | |
| The Help Me Thro | 141-143 Crostons Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens Street Chippery | 60 Stephen Street | 235 yd | |
| Wood Street Chippy | 89 Wood Street | 529 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway | 161 Bolton Road | 549 yd | |
| St Georges Bakery | 1 New George Street | 582 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 105 Bolton Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited | Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Park KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS NEWBOLD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 293 yd |
| Elton Cricket Club LEIGH LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Chantlers Primary School FOULDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Wellington Barracks Playing Field MINDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Elton Vale Sports Club ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Of England Primary School COLVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Baden Powell Hall MILLETT STREET | 1,002 yd | |
| Elton High School WALSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| The Elton High School (Closed) Walshaw Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| St Gabriels Rc High School ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE BARON STREET | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.