Holt House Road is in Tottington, Bury and in Bury district. BL8 3LA 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 Holt House Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 3BY, BL8 3DA, BL8 3JT, BL8 3JS, BL8 3BZ, BL8 3JY, BL8 3JZ, BL8 3JP, BL8 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL8 3LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 28.8% | 34.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 50% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 50.3% | 45.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 36.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 13.6% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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 | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 14.2% | -9.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 20.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.4% | 96.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holt House Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Holt House Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-08-11 | £268,025 |
| 40 Holt House Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2015-04-30 | £267,529 |
| 42 Holt House Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-05-23 | £254,390 |
| 47 Holt House Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2014-04-25 | £261,734 |
| 45 Holt House Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-03-28 | £236,597 |
BL8 3LA 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Street , Walshaw BL8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington Primary School Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR | - not rated | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowercroft Primary School Ashington Drive , BL8 2TS | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,755 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 | 3,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,079 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 | 3,672 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 | 3,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,995 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 | 444 yd | |
| Sasilicious | 67 Bury Road | 696 yd | |
| Rapallo Restaurant | High Street | 793 yd | |
| Rapollo Ltd | High Street | 793 yd | |
| The Bolholt Hotel | Bolholt Hotel, Walshaw Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel & Pub | 12-14 Hall Street | 388 yd | |
| The White Horse | 18 Hall Street | 388 yd | |
| The Robin Hood Hotel | 19 Market Street | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips inn | 44 Church Street | 370 yd | |
| China Red | 38 Bury Road | 662 yd | |
| The Pizza Box | Juniper & Vine | 972 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf | 25 Market Street | 1,069 yd | |
| Sizzling slice Ltd | 25a Market Street | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tottington Primary School MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Walshaw Sports Club SYCAMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Tottington High School LAUREL STREET | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Town Meadow LAUREL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Stables Fitness & Leisure Club BOLHOLT HOTEL BOLHOLT HOTEL WALSHAW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 15.8% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 107.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 107.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.