Parsonage Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 6BG 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 Parsonage Street, Bury, BL9 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 7QE, BL9 6BP, BL9 7QA, BL9 6BF, BL9 6DE, BL9 6BB, BL9 7QD, BL9 7QB, BL9 6DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL9 6BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.8% | 50% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 43.1% | 48.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.6% | 37.9% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 36.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 26.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 12% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 21.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 17.6% | 22.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 19.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 77% | 65.7% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 87.2% | 77.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 77.5% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsonage 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 -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Parsonage Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-12-16 | £146,887 |
| 7 Parsonage Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-12-15 | £143,387 |
| 34 Parsonage Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-10-12 | £105,167 |
| 15 Parsonage Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2022-07-15 | £94,848 |
| 36 Parsonage Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-05-05 | £94,471 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL9 6BG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury Porritt Street , Via Huntley Mount Road BL9 6LJ | 2out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,310 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 | 1,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,844 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 | 718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest @ Asda | Asda Superstore, Park 66, Pilsworth Road | 292 yd | |
| H's Diner & Takeaway | Unit 1, Britannia Warehouse, Ormond Street | 292 yd | |
| Arcade Club Limited | Ela Mill, Cork Street | 313 yd | |
| Playtime 2016 Limited | Fountain Street North | 334 yd | |
| Park cafe | 212 Bell Lane | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 571 yd | |
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 778 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Chip Shop | 2 Parsonage Street | 2 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 126 Bell Lane | 125 yd | |
| Wash Lane Chip Shop | 137 Wash Lane | 304 yd | |
| The Tasty Corner | 76 Wash Lane | 374 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 152 Willow Street | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 379 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 492 yd | |
| Cooperative | 184 Walmersley Road | 958 yd | |
| Tesco | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 982 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Spring Street | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vibe Personal Training Studio (Bury) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School PORRITT STREET | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| I Will If You Will (Closed) Hazel Avenue | swimming pool | 676 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Village Gym (Bury) WATERFOLD PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Fit For Free (Bury The Rock) (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 821 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.