Balcombe Close, Bury, BL8 4PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL8 4PL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	47.5%	-2.8%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	49.7%	52.5%	2.8%	49.0%	3.5%

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 4PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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	20.7%	20.9%	0.2%	37.9%	-17.0%
Married: Opposite sex	65.9%	64.8%	-1.1%	44.2%	20.6%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6.9%	6.7%	-0.2%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	5.7%	6.3%	0.6%	6.1%	0.2%

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	53.7%	51.5%	-2.2%	48.4%	3.1%
Good health	30.7%	32.3%	1.6%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	10.5%	11.6%	1.1%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	4.4%	4%	-0.4%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	16.3%	11.6%	-4.7%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	10.4%	-0.2%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.4%	11.6%	-12.8%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.8%	3.1%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	18.5%	6.7%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	32.5%	40.2%	7.7%	33.8%	6.4%
Other	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Pakistani	1%	6.3%	5.3%	2.7%	3.6%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	92.9%	91.4%	-1.5%	81.4%	10.0%
Arab	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	96.3%	93.8%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	94.1%	-2.2%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	76.7%	14.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.6%	13.5%	-6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	59.7%	46.2%	13.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Muslim	6.3%	6.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Balcombe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balcombe 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 -30.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BL8 4PL, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Balcombe Close are based on 22 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 Balcombe Close, Bury, BL8 4PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 4PL

Average Price
£378,794

Semi-Detached
£339,982

Terraced
£209,794

Detached
£420,780

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Balcombe Close

Average Price
£359,473

Semi-Detached
£340,309

Terraced
£223,319

Detached
£415,211

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Balcombe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Balcombe Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£292,000	2021-06-25	£336,442
19 Balcombe Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£283,000	2021-02-12	£341,068
15 Balcombe Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£107,000	2016-10-25	£174,907
7 Balcombe Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2015-08-27	£442,130
23 Balcombe Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2014-01-31	£461,668

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 4PL

Employment

BL8 4PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	79
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	11
Manufacturing	9
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	3,711 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU	3out of 4	135 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA	3out of 4	523 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington Primary School Moorside Road , Tottington BL8 3HR	- not rated	1,594 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX	3out of 4	1,641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springside Primary School Springside Road , BL9 5JB	3out of 4	1,656 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,329 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	1,897 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ	- not rated	2,500 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	3,285 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	3out of 4	3,726 yd	Voluntary aided 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	3,442 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	3,937 yd	Further education	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	3,099 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN	- not rated	3,122 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	3,300 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	3,399 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD	- not rated	3,543 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	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
Cosalea Brandlesholme	Killelea House, Brandlesholme Road		160 yd
The Enterprise Centre Ltd T/A Kirklees Community Cafe	Garside hey Lane		893 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Brown Cow	Brown Cow, Woodhill Road		1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
LA Pizza	355 Brandlesholme Road	794 yd
Brandlesholme Chippy	365 Brandlesholme Road	794 yd
ChinaXpress	369 Brandlesholme Road	794 yd
Ernills	355A Brandlesholme Road	794 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	359-361 Brandlesholme Road		794 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Old Hall Primary School SPRINGSIDE VIEW	grass pitches	206 yd
Our Lady Of Lourdes Rc Primary School RUDGWICK DRIVE	grass pitches	445 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	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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	26.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	26.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40.8 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40.8 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.07 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL8 4PL