Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL8 2SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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	53.8%	54.6%	0.8%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	46.2%	45.4%	-0.8%	49.0%	-3.6%

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 2SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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	24.6%	26.4%	1.8%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.2%	51.7%	-4.5%	44.2%	7.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.9%	4.5%	1.6%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	7.6%	6.8%	-0.8%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	8.7%	9.8%	1.1%	6.1%	3.7%

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	51.8%	48.3%	-3.5%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	32.2%	31.7%	-0.5%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	13%	16.5%	3.5%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	3%	2.5%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17%	16.7%	-0.3%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	9.1%	-5.4%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	17%	1.8%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.3%	0.2%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	14.8%	1.0%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	29.3%	32.6%	3.3%	33.8%	-1.2%
Other	5.1%	4.5%	-0.6%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	1.2%	4.4%	3.2%	3.1%	1.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	3.5%	1.7%	0.8%	2.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
White	94.4%	85.7%	-8.7%	81.4%	4.3%
Arab	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	97.3%	95.9%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.7%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	3.5%	0.8%	5.6%	-2.1%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	96.2%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33%	37.2%	-4.2%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Ainsworth Road dangerous?

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.

🔎 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 2SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Ainsworth Road are based on 389 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 Ainsworth Road, Bury, BL8 2SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 2SH

Average Price
£242,561

Semi-Detached
£240,225

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£374,028

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£651

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ainsworth Road

Average Price
£251,145

Semi-Detached
£314,113

Terraced
£184,407

Detached
£383,029

Flats/Maisonettes
£178,698

Other
£127,694

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ainsworth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
162 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-04-17	£293,665
164 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-02-23	£177,850
152 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£600	2022-01-04	£663
148 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,350	2021-01-20	£237,077
150 Ainsworth Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2018-09-04	£270,580

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 2SH

Employment

BL8 2SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	28
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Construction	14
Other	13
Information and communication	12
Transport and storage	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	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	945 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	3,578 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF	- not rated	338 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alderman Smith Infants' School Stephen Street , BL8 2PU	- not rated	415 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH	- not rated	597 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX	- not rated	647 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX	2out of 4	647 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,047 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	1,227 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	1,230 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	2out of 4	1,592 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	- not rated	1,592 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	1,901 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	1,934 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	4,786 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	4,786 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	867 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forestwood School Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	888 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN	- not rated	1,378 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH	- not rated	1,378 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG	- not rated	1,556 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
Gourmet Sandwich Bar	171 Ainsworth Road	187 yd
Bury Cancer Support Centre	406 Bolton Road	639 yd
Pen Thai	169 Bolton Road	659 yd
krung theph	169 Bolton Road	659 yd
The Barracks Cafe	The Barracks, 400 Bolton Road	663 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wellington Hotel	Wellington Hotel, 338 Bolton Road		442 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stephens Street Chippery	60 Stephen Street	362 yd
1207 Kitchen	313 Bolton Road	512 yd
Rahan Tandoori Take-away	321 Bolton Road	525 yd
Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway	161 Bolton Road	659 yd
Golden Phoenix	105 Bolton Road	756 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores limited	Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street		891 yd
Co-op	78 Mile Lane		1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wellington Barracks Playing Field MINDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	327 yd
Chantlers Primary School FOULDS AVENUE	grass pitches	338 yd
Elton Vale Sports Club ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	429 yd
Whitehead Park KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS NEWBOLD STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	535 yd
Elton Cricket Club LEIGH LANE	grass pitches	541 yd
St Stephen'S Church Of England Primary School COLVILLE DRIVE	grass pitches	649 yd
Elton High School WALSHAW ROAD	grass pitches	1,051 yd
The Elton High School (Closed) Walshaw Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,051 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	56.3%

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	79.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.06 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL8 2SH