Ainsworth Road is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 2RU 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 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 2RX, BL8 2RT, BL8 2PN, BL8 2RY, BL8 2PF, BL8 2SH, BL8 2RS, BL8 2SQ, BL8 2RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL8 2RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 54.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 37% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 43.8% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 43% | 49.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 30.2% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 13% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 19.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 26.4% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.3% | 84.6% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 91.6% | 91.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 91.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainsworth Road 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 -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-24 | £288,513 |
| 213 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-25 | £328,874 |
| 215 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-04-26 | £305,928 |
| 203 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-03-10 | £355,765 |
| 201 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-04-29 | £285,349 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | 2out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,909 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 | 4,815 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 | 845 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,448 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 | 55 yd | |
| Pen Thai | 169 Bolton Road | 524 yd | |
| krung theph | 169 Bolton Road | 524 yd | |
| Ruposhi Indian Restaurant | Woolpack Hotel, 182 Wood Street | 620 yd | |
| Bury Cancer Support Centre | 406 Bolton Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, 338 Bolton Road | 354 yd | |
| The Help Me Thro | 141-143 Crostons Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens Street Chippery | 60 Stephen Street | 233 yd | |
| 1207 Kitchen | 313 Bolton Road | 434 yd | |
| Rahan Tandoori Take-away | 321 Bolton Road | 458 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway | 161 Bolton Road | 524 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 105 Bolton Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited | Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Barracks Playing Field MINDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Whitehead Park KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS NEWBOLD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Chantlers Primary School FOULDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Elton Vale Sports Club ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Elton Cricket Club LEIGH LANE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Of England Primary School COLVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| St Gabriels Rc High School ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE BARON STREET | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Baden Powell Hall MILLETT STREET | 1,040 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.