Acres Street is in Tottington, Bury and in Bury district. BL8 3BR is located in the Tottington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acres Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 3BT, BL8 3JQ, BL8 3GX, BL8 3BS, BL8 3JH, BL8 3BN, BL8 3DD, BL8 3HQ, BL8 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 3BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL8 3BR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 42.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.4% | 45.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.2% | 18.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 10.7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 19.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 33.2% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95% | 91.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.5% | 95.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acres Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Elton 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 risen by about 7.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Acres Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-07-29 | £197,156 |
| 16 Acres Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-15 | £207,813 |
| 24 Acres Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-07-12 | £212,609 |
| 7 Acres Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,250 | 2020-03-20 | £249,728 |
| 16 Acres Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,450 | 2019-12-17 | £172,699 |
BL8 3BR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottington Primary School Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR | - not rated | 288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Street , Walshaw BL8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,528 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 | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 3,843 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 | 3,965 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 | 2,855 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto Deli | 20 Bank Street | 425 yd | |
| Sasilicious | 67 Bury Road | 551 yd | |
| The Bolholt Hotel | Bolholt Hotel, Walshaw Road | 737 yd | |
| Rapallo Restaurant | High Street | 804 yd | |
| Rapollo Ltd | High Street | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel & Pub | 12-14 Hall Street | 424 yd | |
| The White Horse | 18 Hall Street | 424 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 533 Tottington Road | 800 yd | |
| The Robin Hood Hotel | 19 Market Street | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips inn | 44 Church Street | 202 yd | |
| China Red | 38 Bury Road | 565 yd | |
| The Pizza Box | Juniper & Vine | 655 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf | 25 Market Street | 1,083 yd | |
| Sizzling slice Ltd | 25a Market Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 383 Tottington Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walshaw Sports Club SYCAMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Tottington Primary School MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Stables Fitness & Leisure Club BOLHOLT HOTEL BOLHOLT HOTEL WALSHAW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Tottington High School LAUREL STREET | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| The Elton High School (Closed) Walshaw Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Elton High School WALSHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Town Meadow LAUREL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| St Annes ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH SOUTH ROYD STREET | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.