Leigh Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 4HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.1%	-0.7%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	48.2%	48.9%	0.7%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 4HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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	20%	22.3%	2.3%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	69.1%	64.5%	-4.6%	44.2%	20.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.3%	4.9%	-2.4%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	1.8%	7.2%	5.4%	6.1%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57.1%	52.5%	-4.6%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	30.2%	31.8%	1.6%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	8.3%	12.9%	4.6%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.8%	2.2%	-1.6%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around BL8 4HL this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.1%	8.7%	-4.4%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	6.8%	-3.7%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	15.1%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	7.2%	4.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	15.8%	2.3%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	39.6%	44.5%	4.9%	33.8%	10.7%
Other	3.6%	1.9%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	99.4%	96.9%	-2.5%	81.4%	15.5%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	98.5%	96.8%	-1.7%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	96.5%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.1%	37.2%	-15.1%
Christian	68.1%	46.2%	21.9%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Leigh Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigh 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.

🔎 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 4HL, 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 Leigh Close are based on 38 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 Leigh Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 4HL

Average Price
£438,453

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£54,893

Detached
£458,640

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leigh Close

Average Price
£474,939

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£57,209

Detached
£486,229

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leigh CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Leigh Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2026-01-30	£365,680
21 Leigh Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2025-03-31	£566,610
21 Leigh Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2025-03-31	£566,610
1 Leigh Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-10-25	£356,954
8 Leigh Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-05-14	£337,639

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 4HL

Employment

BL8 4HL 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 4HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	88
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Education	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	12
Information and communication	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,038 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	929 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington Primary School Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR	3out of 4	1,201 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tottington Primary School Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR	- not rated	1,201 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenmount Primary School Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD	3out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenmount Primary School Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD	- not rated	1,468 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	2out of 4	923 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	- not rated	923 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	2,408 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ	- not rated	2,515 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ	- not rated	2,515 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	4,890 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	5,205 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	4,166 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	4,166 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	2,392 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	2,913 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Firwood High School Stitch-MI Lane , BL2 4HU	3out of 4	3,946 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	- not rated	3,946 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Potters House School 4 - 6 Arley Avenue , BL9 5HD	- not rated	4,024 yd	Other independent 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		451 yd
China Rose	First Floor, 17 Market Street		527 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Dungeon Inn	9 Turton Road		401 yd
The Robin Hood Hotel	19 Market Street		561 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Bite	28 Market Street	500 yd
Sizzling slice Ltd	25a Market Street	558 yd
The Cottage Loaf	25 Market Street	561 yd
China Red	38 Bury Road	1,062 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cooperative	17 Market Street		527 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Old Doctors Recreation Ground OLD DOCTORS STREET	grass pitches	677 yd
St Annes ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH ADJACENT TO ST ANNES CHURCH SOUTH ROYD STREET	grass pitches	705 yd
Town Meadow LAUREL STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	781 yd
Tottington High School LAUREL STREET	grass pitches	921 yd
Tottington St Johns TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC TOTTINGTON ST JOHNS CC BERYL AVENUE	grass pitches	966 yd

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	6.3%
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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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