East Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 0RU is located in the Bury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, Bury, BL9 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 7ED, BL9 0RX, BL9 0RN, BL9 7EQ, BL9 0RW, BL9 7EE, BL9 9AQ, BL9 0RT, BL9 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 0RU 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 | 52.9% | 50.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.6% | 2.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BL9 0RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 36.3% | 30.7% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 58.1% | 14.8% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 4% | -7.0% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43.4% | 54.7% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 BL9 0RU this area, 39.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 39.3% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 16.7% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 12.7% | 6.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 47.7% | 66.9% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 64.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 43.1% | 16.2% | -26.9% | 81.4% | -65.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 46.7% | -24.3% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 37.5% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 31.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 46.8% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 12.2% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 11.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.5% | 76.7% | -25.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 7.1% | 0.4% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.8% | 1.2% | 11.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 13.6% | 46.2% | -32.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 70.7% | 6.5% | 64.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury East 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 -22.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 East Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-31 | £107,676 |
| 76 East Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-05-25 | £91,053 |
| 90 East Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2009-12-01 | £144,837 |
| 76 East Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2008-04-10 | £120,298 |
| 84 East Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,950 | 2007-05-23 | £139,449 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL9 0RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 2out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,027 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 | 412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piri Piri Grillo | 2D Cook Street | 280 yd | |
| Imagination Bay Adventure Play | Wood Street Mill, James Street | 446 yd | |
| The Ice Box | 154 Heywood Street | 463 yd | |
| GO Dutch Ltd | Princess Block, 11/12 Bury Market | 463 yd | |
| Enterprise Centre Cafe | Bury College | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 703 yd | |
| The Knowsley Hotel | Knowsley Hotel, 46 Haymarket Street | 713 yd | |
| The Art Picture House | Haymarket Street | 721 yd | |
| Cheers Bar and Bistro | 30-32 Market Street | 753 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 351 Bolton Road | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Falah | 81a Spring Street | 229 yd | |
| Punjab Takeaway | 65 Lord Street | 247 yd | |
| Big daddy’s | 69 Lord Street | 298 yd | |
| Capones Takeout | 26a Killon Street | 332 yd | |
| Taste of Home | 26 Killon Street | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Spring Street | 128 yd | |
| B & M Retail Limited | 15 Union Arcade | 630 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 634 yd | |
| Poundland | 38-40 The Haymarket | 682 yd | |
| McColls | 2-4 Parkhills Road | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street Athletics Track Market Street | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bury) ANGOULEME WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Playfootball (Bury) Millennium Centre Millennium Centre Market Street | artificial grass pitch | 402 yd |
| Bury College WOODBURY CENTRE WOODBURY CENTRE MARKET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 708 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Millennium Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Holy Cross College MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Fit For Free (Bury The Rock) (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 830 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.