Chesham Crescent is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 6BX 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 Chesham Crescent, Bury, BL9 6BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 6BZ, BL9 6DH, BL9 6BY, BL9 6BU, BL9 6DB, BL9 6LG, BL9 6DA, BL9 6BR, BL9 6DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 6BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.7% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 28.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
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 (62%) 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 | 21.4% | 36.6% | 15.2% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 25.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 23.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 19.3% | 8.7% | -10.6% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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 6BX this area, 45.5% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.3% | 45.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 27.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 15.4% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84% | 68.8% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 85.3% | 74.6% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 74.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesham Crescent was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1012.5% higher than the Bury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesham Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 9 local areas in Bury East and the 15th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Chesham Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2023-11-27 | £95,789 |
| Brookdale Residential Home Chesham Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2022-12-01 | £2,648,162 |
| The Old Hall Chesham Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-28 | £294,912 |
| 71 Chesham Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-12-10 | £139,889 |
| 69 Chesham Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2021-11-04 | £101,058 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 3,625 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 | - not rated | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Porritt Street , Via Huntley Mount Road BL9 6LJ | 2out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School St Mark's Square , BL9 6EE | - not rated | 604 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 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Sports College Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,160 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 | 2,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,115 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 | 469 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | 2out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | - not rated | 541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Potters House School 4 - 6 Arley Avenue , BL9 5HD | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 1,686 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest @ Asda | Asda Superstore, Park 66, Pilsworth Road | 168 yd | |
| Bridge Street Butties | 34 Bridge Street | 288 yd | |
| Golden Crust Kitchen and Diner | 34 Bridge Street | 288 yd | |
| Park cafe | 212 Bell Lane | 391 yd | |
| Get Fresh | Unit 6, Albert Works, Brook Street | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 838 yd | |
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 913 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee | 126 Bell Lane | 217 yd | |
| The Welcome Chip Shop | 2 Parsonage Street | 293 yd | |
| Outlawz | 56 Moorgate | 505 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 1, Moorgate Retail Park | 507 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 50 Moorgate | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 391 yd | |
| Cooperative | 184 Walmersley Road | 766 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 773 yd | |
| Tesco | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School PORRITT STREET | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Vibe Personal Training Studio (Bury) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 861 yd |
| Clarence Park HAMILTON STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| I Will If You Will (Closed) Hazel Avenue | swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Fit For Free (Bury The Rock) (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.