Southfield Avenue is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 5HS 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 Southfield Avenue, Bury, BL9 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 5ET, BL9 5ER, BL9 5HP, BL9 5ES, BL9 5HR, BL9 5EU, BL9 6QP, BL9 6QH, BL9 5HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 5HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 54.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 45.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 34.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 41.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 46.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.4% | 17.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 28% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87% | 85.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.5% | 89.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfield Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Moorside average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Southfield Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2026-01-23 | £346,264 |
| 16 Southfield Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,240 | 2025-08-08 | £211,449 |
| 9 Southfield Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-07-18 | £175,774 |
| 4 Southfield Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-02-06 | £277,890 |
| 11 Southfield Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-06-24 | £197,122 |
BL9 5HS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 5,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Primary School Springside Road , BL9 5JB | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Primary School Springside Road , BL9 5JB | - not rated | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Primary School Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Primary Academy Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH | 1out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Bury Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Sports College Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potters House School 4 - 6 Arley Avenue , BL9 5HD | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | 2out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia The Dessert Haven Ltd | Rear Of, 324 Walmersley Road | 497 yd | |
| Food Foundry | 2 Walmersley Old Road | 557 yd | |
| The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park | Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road | 822 yd | |
| Chatterbox Cafe | Age Concern Jubilee Centre, Mosley Avenue | 858 yd | |
| The Green | Clarence Park, Milner Avenue | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towler Inn | Hark To Towler, 460 Walmersley Road | 242 yd | |
| The Brown Cow | Brown Cow, Woodhill Road | 777 yd | |
| The Garsdale | Garsdale, Woodhill Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread Basket | 462 Walmersley Road | 149 yd | |
| Mans 2000 | 439 Walmersley Road | 152 yd | |
| Sriti Tandoor Takeaway | 6 Walmersley Old Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 295 Walmersley Road | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seedfield Methodist Church Hall LINTON AVE | 693 yd | |
| Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Lowes Park Golf Club HILLTOP HILLTOP LOWES ROAD | golf | 844 yd |
| Walmer Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS TALBOT GROVE | tennis courts | 844 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.