Porter Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 5DZ is located in the Moorside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porter Street, Bury, BL9 5DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 5DY, BL9 5DX, BL9 5DF, BL9 5EH, BL9 5DS, BL9 5EG, BL9 5EF, BL9 5DE, BL9 5DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL9 5DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.7% | 49.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL9 5DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.9% | 47.1% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 38% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 41.6% | 45.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.8% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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 5DZ this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 28.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 24.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 17.5% | 28.5% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 25.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 75.6% | 59.4% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 73.5% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 17% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 74.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porter 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 -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Porter Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-05-04 | £179,640 |
| 8 Porter Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2022-04-01 | £136,782 |
| 16 Porter Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2022-01-10 | £99,808 |
| 20 Porter Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2020-10-30 | £162,395 |
| 7 Porter Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-07-19 | £194,625 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,480 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 | 132 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Primary School Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury Porritt Street , Via Huntley Mount Road BL9 6LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,703 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 | 1,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterbox Cafe | Age Concern Jubilee Centre, Mosley Avenue | 470 yd | |
| The Green | Clarence Park, Milner Avenue | 470 yd | |
| True Food Kitchen NW Ltd | 79-81 Hornby Street | 577 yd | |
| Amore bellaria | 38 Walmersley Road | 645 yd | |
| Fresh Bites | 33a Taylor Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garsdale | Garsdale, Woodhill Road | 705 yd | |
| The Towler Inn | Hark To Towler, 460 Walmersley Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Fish and Chips | 12 Argyle Street | 96 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 170 Walmersley Road | 186 yd | |
| Walmersley Chippy | 176 Walmersley Road | 204 yd | |
| Home Run | 172 Walmersley Road | 238 yd | |
| Deb's Plaice | 44 Bridge Street | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 184 Walmersley Road | 199 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 295 Walmersley Road | 641 yd | |
| Tesco | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Park HAMILTON STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 241 yd |
| Seedfield Methodist Church Hall LINTON AVE | 568 yd | |
| Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Walmer Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS TALBOT GROVE | tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Vibe Personal Training Studio (Bury) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Fit For Free (Bury The Rock) (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School PORRITT STREET | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Millennium Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,072 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.