Rhine Close is in Tottington, Bury and in Bury district. BL8 3NP 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 Rhine Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 3NN, BL8 3NB, BL8 3PQ, BL8 3NY, BL8 3NE, BL8 3LW, BL8 3GN, BL8 3NX, BL8 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 3NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 27.5% | 31.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 51.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 15.2% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19% | 16.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 19.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 36.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.3% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 99% | 98.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhine Close 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 fallen by about -20.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rhine Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-12-16 | £310,382 |
| 4 Rhine Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-10-14 | £201,640 |
| 19 Rhine Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2021-04-15 | £210,825 |
| 3 Rhine Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2020-11-16 | £2,478 |
| 29 Rhine Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-08-23 | £287,166 |
BL8 3NP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL8 3NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,897 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 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Hollymount Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Street , Walshaw BL8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmount Primary School Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,312 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 | 4,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,593 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 | 4,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Holcombe Hall , Holcombe Old Road BL8 4NG | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose | First Floor, 17 Market Street | 339 yd | |
| Carmelo's Ristorante | Carmelos Ristorante, 1-3 Chapel Street | 405 yd | |
| The Enterprise Centre Ltd T/A Kirklees Community Cafe | Garside hey Lane | 423 yd | |
| Sasilicious | 67 Bury Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood Hotel | 19 Market Street | 330 yd | |
| The Dungeon Inn | 9 Turton Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling slice Ltd | 25a Market Street | 329 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf | 25 Market Street | 330 yd | |
| Pizza Bite | 28 Market Street | 372 yd | |
| China Red | 38 Bury Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 17 Market Street | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH SOUTH ROYD STREET | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Tottington St Johns TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC BERYL AVENUE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Old Doctors Recreation Ground OLD DOCTORS STREET | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Town Meadow LAUREL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Tottington High School LAUREL STREET | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Tottington Primary School MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Walshaw Sports Club SYCAMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Greenmount Cricket Club BRANDLESHOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.