Bell Lane is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 6DJ 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 6DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 6DL, BL9 6BN, BL9 6AY, BL9 6BB, BL9 6BR, BL9 6BE, BL9 6AR, BL9 6BP, BL9 6AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 6DJ 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 6DJ 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 Bell Lane was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1773.7% higher than the Bury East average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Bell Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 9 local areas in Bury East and the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratstone Landrover Bell Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2014-04-22 | £4,290,541 |
| 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 | 862 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 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 890 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 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,085 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 | 1,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,818 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 | 813 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Fresh | Unit 6, Albert Works, Brook Street | 187 yd | |
| H's Diner & Takeaway | Unit 1, Britannia Warehouse, Ormond Street | 193 yd | |
| Bridge Street Butties | 34 Bridge Street | 239 yd | |
| Golden Crust Kitchen and Diner | 34 Bridge Street | 239 yd | |
| Fresh Bites | 33a Taylor Street | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 640 yd | |
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 788 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 1,033 yd | |
| The Two Tubs | 19 The Wylde | 1,047 yd | |
| The Robert Peel | Castle Buildings, Market Place | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlawz | 56 Moorgate | 241 yd | |
| The Welcome Chip Shop | 2 Parsonage Street | 242 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 1, Moorgate Retail Park | 253 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 50 Moorgate | 257 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 126 Bell Lane | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 568 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 584 yd | |
| Cooperative | 184 Walmersley Road | 733 yd | |
| Tesco | Woodfield Retail Park, Peel Way | 762 yd | |
| B & M Retail Limited | 15 Union Arcade | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vibe Personal Training Studio (Bury) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School PORRITT STREET | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Fit For Free (Bury The Rock) (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Millennium Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Rock | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Clarence Park HAMILTON STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.