Fernhill Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 5BG is located in the Moorside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernhill Street, Bury, BL9 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 5BB, BL9 5BJ, BL9 5BA, BL9 5BW, BL9 5BE, BL9 5AW, BL9 5AR, BL9 5AS, BL9 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 5BG 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 | 49.1% | 50.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.6% | -1.3% | 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 | 33.7% | 34.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 45.1% | 9.6% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 3.8% | -9.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 36.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 32.3% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 15.1% | -7.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
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 5BG this area, 35.3% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 35.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 19% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 22.4% | 24.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 64.5% | 61.9% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 77.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 77.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 77.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 10.8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernhill 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 -14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop Unit Woodfield Mill Fernhill Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-10-18 | £187,260 |
| Unit 2 Fernhill Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-04-04 | £262,507 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 2out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury Porritt Street , Via Huntley Mount Road BL9 6LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,302 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 | 1,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Food Kitchen NW Ltd | 79-81 Hornby Street | 166 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited, Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 242 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Peel Way | 243 yd | |
| Amore bellaria | 38 Walmersley Road | 430 yd | |
| Hukd Golf | Link House, 35 Walmersley Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 659 yd | |
| The Two Tubs | 19 The Wylde | 677 yd | |
| The Robert Peel | Castle Buildings, Market Place | 729 yd | |
| The Old White Lion | 6 Bolton Street | 758 yd | |
| Wyldes | 4 Bolton Street | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! Sushi Uk Ltd t/a Yo! to go | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 242 yd | |
| Deb's Plaice | 44 Bridge Street | 338 yd | |
| Fungry Chinese Takeaway | 51 Walmersley Road | 407 yd | |
| Mash’s Wing Ranch | 55-57 Walmersley Road | 409 yd | |
| Beardy’s Burgers | 59 Walmersley Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 242 yd | |
| Cooperative | 184 Walmersley Road | 483 yd | |
| B & M Retail Limited | 15 Union Arcade | 772 yd | |
| Poundland | 38-40 The Haymarket | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit For Free (Bury The Rock) (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Millennium Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Vibe Personal Training Studio (Bury) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Clarence Park HAMILTON STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Silver'S Gym SILVERS GYM SILVERS GYM BACK SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Castle Leisure Centre BOLTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bury) ANGOULEME WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.