Overview of BL8 3QA

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Turton Road is in Tottington, Bury and in Bury district. BL8 3QA 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 Turton Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL8 4AJ, BL8 4BX, BL8 4BW, BL8 4BN, BL8 4HL, BL8 3PF, BL8 4AQ, BL8 3QH, BL8 3PE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 3QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.6%50.4%-4.2% 51.0% -0.6%
Male45.4%49.6%4.2% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.9%23%-1.9% 37.9% -14.9%
Married: Opposite sex47.9%49.8%1.9% 44.2% 5.6%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated2.3%1.4%-0.9% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced15.7%16.4%0.7% 9.1% 7.3%
Widowed9.2%8.5%-0.7% 6.1% 2.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.6%42%-7.6% 48.4% -6.4%
Good health29%33.6%4.6% 33.6% 0.0%
Fair health16.8%16.8%0.0% 12.7% 4.1%
Bad health4.2%5.5%1.3% 4.0% 1.5%
Very bad health0.4%2.1%1.7% 1.2% 0.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications17.1%10.3%-6.8% 18.2% -7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.2%13.1%3.9% 9.6% 3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.3%11.7%-2.6% 13.4% -1.7%
Apprenticeship4.6%7%2.4% 5.3% 1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.4%15.4%2.0% 16.9% -1.5%
Degree or Similar38.7%39.7%1.0% 33.8% 5.9%
Other2.8%2.8%0.0% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African0.8%0%-0.8% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White98.5%97.4%-1.1% 81.4% 16.0%
Other0%1.3%1.3% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.3%94.8%-2.5% 83.2% 11.6%
European Union0.8%1.7%0.9% 6.1% -4.4%
Africa1.1%0%-1.1% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0%2.1%2.1% 5.6% -3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0.9%0.1% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.3%95.3%-2.0% 83.2% 12.1%
10+ Years0%1.7%1.7% 9.8% -8.1%
5-10 Years0.4%0.9%0.5% 2.9% -2.0%
2-5 Years1.1%1.7%0.6% 2.2% -0.5%
Less than 2 years1.1%0.4%-0.7% 1.9% -1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.5% 76.7% 8.8%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
No passport held12.4% 13.5% -1.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.5% 37.2% -15.7%
Christian71.2% 46.2% 25.0%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu0.4% 1.7% -1.3%
Jewish1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Turton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turton 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%.



🔎 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 3QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Turton Road are based on 126 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 Turton Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 3QA

Average Price
£674,778
Semi-Detached
£320,017
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£852,159
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Turton Road

Average Price
£452,606
Semi-Detached
£435,761
Terraced
£265,512
Detached
£832,375
Flats/Maisonettes
£176,690
Other
£739,220

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Turton Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
314 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002021-07-13 £177,381
145 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£1,110,0002018-08-31 £1,584,385
145 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£975,0002009-09-04 £1,890,797
314 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£125,0002006-09-08 £229,938
316 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£220,0002006-05-10 £395,149
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 3QA

Employment

BL8 3QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BL8 3QA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BL8 3QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired87
Full-Time Employee53
Part-Time Employee31
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)5
Unemployed4
Other3
Looking after home or family1
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities16
Education14
Manufacturing13
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Financial and insurance activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Construction7
Administrative and support service activities6
Other5
Information and communication4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1
Transport and storage1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

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
4out of 4 672 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Greenmount Primary School
Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD
3out of 4 1,320 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Tottington Primary School
Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR
- not rated 1,503 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Bolton Road , Hawkshaw BL8 4JL
4out of 4 1,813 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Longsight Road , Holcombe Brook BL0 9TA
3out of 4 1,815 yd Community 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
3out of 4 1,210 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodhey High School
Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ
- not rated 2,397 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Elton High School
Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN
3out of 4 2,710 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Turton School
Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT
3out of 4 4,484 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Canon Slade CofE School
Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP
4out of 4 4,700 yd Academy converter 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 5,183 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 4,232 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 2,747 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Firwood High School
Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU
3out of 4 4,018 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mill School - Bury
Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD
- not rated 4,567 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre
Buller Street , BL8 2BS
- not rated 4,616 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Birtenshaw
Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB
3out of 4 4,729 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 RistoranteCarmelos Ristorante, 1-3 Chapel Street618 yd
China RoseFirst Floor, 17 Market Street698 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Dungeon Inn9 Turton Road585 yd
The Robin Hood Hotel19 Market Street742 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Bite28 Market Street677 yd
Sizzling slice Ltd25a Market Street738 yd
The Cottage Loaf25 Market Street742 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cooperative17 Market Street698 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Old Doctors Recreation Ground
OLD DOCTORS STREET
grass pitches809 yd
St Annes
ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH SOUTH ROYD STREET
grass pitches861 yd
Town Meadow
LAUREL STREET
grass pitches, tennis courts960 yd
Greenmount Golf Club
GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB WHIPNEY LANE
golf974 yd
Tottington St Johns
TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC BERYL AVENUE
grass pitches1,075 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 55.6%
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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed118.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed328.15 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed328.15 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.91 Mbit/s

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