Clayton Close, Bury, BL8 2TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 2TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.7%	1.1%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.4%	48.3%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 2TE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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	11.2%	13.2%	2.0%	37.9%	-24.7%
Married: Opposite sex	74.4%	66.2%	-8.2%	44.2%	22.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	4.5%	4.1%	-0.4%	9.1%	-5.0%
Widowed	9.5%	15.5%	6.0%	6.1%	9.4%

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	38.4%	37.3%	-1.1%	48.4%	-11.1%
Good health	39.2%	43.2%	4.0%	33.6%	9.6%
Fair health	18.3%	17%	-1.3%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	17.8%	17.8%	0.0%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	9.6%	-0.3%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	11.9%	-5.0%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	5%	5%	0.0%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	11%	1.9%	16.9%	-5.9%
Degree or Similar	38%	41.1%	3.1%	33.8%	7.3%
Other	3.3%	3.7%	0.4%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Pakistani	1.9%	4.5%	2.6%	2.7%	1.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
White	98.1%	93%	-5.1%	81.4%	11.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	98.5%	96.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	96.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19.7%	37.2%	-17.5%
Christian	70.5%	46.2%	24.3%
Muslim	4.9%	6.5%	-1.6%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Clayton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayton Close 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 2TE, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Clayton Close are based on 2 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 Clayton Close, Bury, BL8 2TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 2TE

Average Price
£570,880

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£570,880

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clayton Close

Average Price
£568,100

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£568,100

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clayton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Clayton Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£457,250	2019-08-23	£621,422
1 Clayton Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2013-09-16	£514,778

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 2TE

Employment

BL8 2TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2TE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	130
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	4,915 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lowercroft Primary School Ashington Drive , BL8 2TS	4out of 4	257 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH	- not rated	450 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF	3out of 4	1,048 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX	2out of 4	1,140 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Tommy Lane , Ainsworth BL2 5SQ	3out of 4	1,459 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	1,615 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	2,427 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH	3out of 4	2,464 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	3out of 4	2,668 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	3out of 4	2,822 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	3,014 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	3,153 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	2out of 4	3,545 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	1,897 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	1,957 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN	- not rated	2,649 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH	- not rated	2,913 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ	2out of 4	3,280 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cafe Six	6 Colville Drive		1,019 yd
Toby Carvery Ainsworth	Ainsworth Arms, 465 Bury And Bolton Road		1,059 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Black Bull Hotel	Black Bull, Lowercroft Road		346 yd
The Rose & Crown	2 Cockey Moor Road		391 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lighthouse Fish Bar	76 Mile Lane		271 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	78 Mile Lane		220 yd
Spar	151 Bury and Bolton Road		705 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Elton Vale Sports Club ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE SPORTS CLUB ELTON VALE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	968 yd
Chantlers Primary School FOULDS AVENUE	grass pitches	970 yd
Wellington Barracks Playing Field MINDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	1,031 yd
St Stephen'S Church Of England Primary School COLVILLE DRIVE	grass pitches	1,033 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%

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

Overview of BL8 2TE