Bell Lane is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 6DF 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 Bell Lane, Bury, BL9 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 6DE, BL9 7QD, BL9 6DH, BL9 6DB, BL9 6DG, BL9 7QB, BL9 7QE, BL9 6DA, BL9 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 6DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.2% | 53.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 6DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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% | 52.7% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 26.3% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 44.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 11.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.8% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 27.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 17% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 21.4% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.9% | 75.4% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 93.8% | 83.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 9.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 83.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Lane 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 -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 - 165 Bell Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-19 | £186,994 |
| 149 Bell Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-05-24 | £236,177 |
| 151 Bell Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2020-08-26 | £144,708 |
| 149 Bell Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-10-23 | £156,090 |
| 153 Bell Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-02-10 | £216,642 |
BL9 6DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BL9 6DF 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 591 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 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,117 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 | 1out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,372 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 | 1,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,990 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 | 575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,540 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 | 145 yd | |
| Park cafe | 212 Bell Lane | 279 yd | |
| H's Diner & Takeaway | Unit 1, Britannia Warehouse, Ormond Street | 407 yd | |
| Bridge Street Butties | 34 Bridge Street | 423 yd | |
| Golden Crust Kitchen and Diner | 34 Bridge Street | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 655 yd | |
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 895 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee | 126 Bell Lane | 34 yd | |
| The Welcome Chip Shop | 2 Parsonage Street | 148 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 152 Willow Street | 387 yd | |
| Wash Lane Chip Shop | 137 Wash Lane | 414 yd | |
| The Tasty Corner | 76 Wash Lane | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 279 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 637 yd | |
| Cooperative | 184 Walmersley Road | 927 yd | |
| Tesco | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School PORRITT STREET | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Vibe Personal Training Studio (Bury) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| I Will If You Will (Closed) Hazel Avenue | swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Village Gym (Bury) WATERFOLD PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Fit For Free (Bury The Rock) (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 924 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.