Overview of BL8 4QQ

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Kimble Close is in Greenmount, Bury and in Bury district. BL8 4QQ is located in the North Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kimble Close, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL8 4HF, BL8 4QG, BL8 4QJ, BL8 4HJ, BL8 4DT, BL8 4HG, BL8 4HD, BL8 4HE, BL8 4QF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL8 4QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.7%50.6%-0.1% 51.0% -0.4%
Male49.3%49.4%0.1% 49.0% 0.4%

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 4QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.9%20.5%-1.4% 37.9% -17.4%
Married: Opposite sex67.6%67.7%0.1% 44.2% 23.5%
Separated1.3%0.7%-0.6% 2.2% -1.5%
Divorced4.1%6.1%2.0% 9.1% -3.0%
Widowed5.1%5.1%0.0% 6.1% -1.0%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health57.2%58.7%1.5% 48.4% 10.3%
Good health33.9%33.4%-0.5% 33.6% -0.2%
Fair health5.8%7.9%2.1% 12.7% -4.8%
Bad health1.8%0%-1.8% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health1.3%0%-1.3% 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.

In the area around BL8 4QQ this area, 8.8% 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 50.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.5%8.8%-0.7% 18.2% -9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.9%7.8%-1.1% 9.6% -1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.2%13.5%-2.7% 13.4% 0.1%
Apprenticeship2.9%5.1%2.2% 5.3% -0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.4%14.5%2.1% 16.9% -2.4%
Degree or Similar48.9%50.3%1.4% 33.8% 16.5%
Other1.3%0%-1.3% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Pakistani1%2%1.0% 2.7% -0.7%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
White98.2%97.2%-1.0% 81.4% 15.8%
Other0%0.8%0.8% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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 Kingdom99%97.8%-1.2% 83.2% 14.6%
European Union0%1.4%1.4% 6.1% -4.7%
Africa0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia0.5%0.3%-0.2% 5.6% -5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.6%97.8%0.2% 83.2% 14.6%
10+ Years0%1.7%1.7% 9.8% -8.1%
2-5 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years2.1%0.3%-1.8% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.8% 76.7% 19.1%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
No passport held3.7% 13.5% -9.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion18% 37.2% -19.2%
Christian68.7% 46.2% 22.5%
Jewish2.5% 0.5% 2.0%
Muslim2% 6.5% -4.5%
Not answered8.7% 6.0% 2.7%

Safety

Is Kimble Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kimble Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the North Manor 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 fallen by about -37.7%.



🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,300
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BL8 4QQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kimble Close are based on 9 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 Kimble Close, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4QQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL8 4QQ

Average Price
£555,897
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£554,342
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£560,560

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kimble Close

Average Price
£580,619
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£582,710
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£563,890

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kimble CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Kimble Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Other, an established residential building
£565,0002022-10-24 £563,890
1 Kimble Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£389,0002018-05-11 £573,677
4 Kimble Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£327,0002017-04-07 £509,442
4 Kimble Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002013-12-20 £496,936
2 Kimble Close, Bury, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£315,0002010-08-27 £571,812
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL8 4QQ

Employment

BL8 4QQ 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 4QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired115
Full-Time Employee108
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed15
Student (economically inactive)11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Looking after home or family5
Unemployed2
Other1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Human health and social work activities20
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Financial and insurance activities17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security17
Manufacturing15
Construction15
Other10
Information and communication6
Transport and storage6
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenmount Primary School
Holhouse Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HD
3out of 4 102 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Hollymount Lane , Greenmount BL8 4HS
4out of 4 723 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holcombe Brook Primary School
Longsight Road , Holcombe Brook BL0 9TA
3out of 4 784 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hazlehurst Community Primary School
Geoffrey Street , Ramsbottom BL0 9PQ
4out of 4 1,672 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Bolton Road , Hawkshaw BL8 4JL
4out of 4 1,784 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodhey High School
Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ
- not rated 1,174 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Tottington High School
Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY
3out of 4 1,820 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Elton High School
Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN
3out of 4 3,353 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ
- not rated 5,220 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Turton School
Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT
3out of 4 5,359 yd Community school No 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 5,449 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 1,546 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Bury Grammar Schools
Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN
- not rated 5,112 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Mill School - Bury
Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD
- not rated 5,125 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rossendale School
Bamford Road , Ramsbottom BL0 0RT
- not rated 5,145 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre
Buller Street , BL8 2BS
- not rated 5,199 yd Other independent special school No 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
The Hub Tea Rooms13 Brandlesholme Road325 yd
The Village Bistro Greenmount10 Vernon Road691 yd
Hollands4 Holcombe Mews, 403 Bolton Road West837 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hoysters402-404 Bolton Road West810 yd
Hare and HoundsHare And Hounds, 400 Bolton Road West936 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Friary3 Holcombe Brook Shopping Cent, Longsight Road763 yd
Holcombe Brook Pizzeria1 Holcombe Precinct, Longsight Road763 yd
Lorna's korner50 Newcombe Road1,043 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op2 Vernon Road715 yd
Co-op19-21 Holcombe Brook Shopping, Longsight Road763 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Greenmount Golf Club
GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB WHIPNEY LANE
golf494 yd
Greenmount Cricket Club
BRANDLESHOLME ROAD
grass pitches547 yd
Holcombe Brook Primary School
LONGSIGHT ROAD
grass pitches684 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 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/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 speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed40.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed62.57 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed62.57 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed7.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

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