Clay Bank, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL8 3PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	56.3%	52.3%	-4.0%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	43.7%	47.7%	4.0%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

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	18.9%	21.5%	2.6%	37.9%	-16.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	50%	-0.7%	44.2%	5.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	6.9%	8.9%	2.0%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	22.1%	18.4%	-3.7%	6.1%	12.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.3%	45.6%	-2.7%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	24%	22.9%	-1.1%	33.6%	-10.7%
Fair health	10.9%	28.5%	17.6%	12.7%	15.8%
Bad health	15.5%	3%	-12.5%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	30.4%	25.6%	-4.8%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	6.2%	-4.1%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.5%	11%	1.5%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	2%	5.3%	3.3%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	11.8%	2.6%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	35.5%	38.2%	2.7%	33.8%	4.4%
Other	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.8%	98.5%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	97.6%	98.5%	0.9%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	98.5%	1.4%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.8%	37.2%	-10.4%
Christian	65.2%	46.2%	19.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	2.5%	0.5%	2.0%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Clay Bank Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Bank 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 -74.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BL8 3PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 2/10 (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 Clay Bank are based on 8 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 Clay Bank, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 3PG

Average Price
£508,107

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£508,107

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clay Bank

Average Price
£547,300

Semi-Detached
£405,047

Terraced
£632,652

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clay BankStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Clay Bank, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2013-11-08	£287,880
3 Clay Bank, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2013-03-01	£568,376
1 Clay Bank, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£368,000	2010-11-18	£745,523
2 Clay Bank, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2006-09-22	£405,926
1 Clay Bank, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£177,500	2001-05-18	£857,004

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 3PG

Employment

BL8 3PG 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 3PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	155
Full-Time Employee	93
Self-Employed	41
Part-Time Employee	24
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	25
Education	22
Construction	15
Manufacturing	13
Other	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Accommodation and food service 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	3,580 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Hollymount Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HS	3out of 4	777 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Affetside Primary School Watling Street , Affetside BL8 3QW	- not rated	1,254 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenmount Primary School Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD	3out of 4	1,531 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenmount Primary School Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD	- not rated	1,531 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Bolton Road , Hawkshaw BL8 4JL	- not rated	1,647 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	2out of 4	1,481 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	- not rated	1,481 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ	- not rated	2,614 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ	- not rated	2,614 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	2,913 yd	Community 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	5,436 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	4,012 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	4,012 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Summerseat House School Summerseat Lane , Holcombe Brook BL0 9UD	- not rated	2,669 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Holcombe Hall , Holcombe Old Road BL8 4NG	- not rated	2,911 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Firwood High School Stitch-MI Lane , BL2 4HU	3out of 4	3,805 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	- not rated	3,805 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw School Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB	3out of 4	4,397 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	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
Carmelo's Ristorante	Carmelos Ristorante, 1-3 Chapel Street		1,013 yd
China Rose	First Floor, 17 Market Street		1,090 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Dungeon Inn	9 Turton Road		964 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pizza Bite	28 Market Street		1,063 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cooperative	17 Market Street		1,090 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BL8 3PG postcode.

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	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%

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.