Turton Road is in Tottington, Bury and in Bury district. BL8 4AQ 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 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 4BU, BL8 4HL, BL8 4AJ, BL8 4FB, BL8 4FA, BL8 4AG, BL8 4BX, BL8 4AN, BL8 4BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 4AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.9% | 23% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 49.6% | 42% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.6% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 17.1% | 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 Levels | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 39.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.3% | 94.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 71.2% | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2024-01-19 | £238,178 |
| 115 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-12-15 | £182,871 |
| 85 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2023-08-29 | £254,604 |
| 117 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-08-30 | £162,844 |
| 101 Turton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £217,250 | 2022-06-14 | £231,763 |
BL8 4AQ 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 4AQ 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 4AQ 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%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington Primary School Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmount Primary School Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Street , Walshaw BL8 3AX | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Brook Primary School Longsight Road , Holcombe Brook BL0 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Community 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 | 4,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,235 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 | 4,199 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 | 2,872 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 4,298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 4,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo's Ristorante | Carmelos Ristorante, 1-3 Chapel Street | 360 yd | |
| China Rose | First Floor, 17 Market Street | 438 yd | |
| Sasilicious | 67 Bury Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dungeon Inn | 9 Turton Road | 319 yd | |
| The Robin Hood Hotel | 19 Market Street | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Bite | 28 Market Street | 415 yd | |
| Sizzling slice Ltd | 25a Market Street | 474 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf | 25 Market Street | 478 yd | |
| China Red | 38 Bury Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 17 Market Street | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Doctors Recreation Ground OLD DOCTORS STREET | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| St Annes ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH SOUTH ROYD STREET | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Town Meadow LAUREL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Tottington High School LAUREL STREET | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Tottington St Johns TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC BERYL AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 310.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 310.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.