Sunny Avenue, Bury, BL9 6PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 6PF is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population 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	50.6%	44.2%	-6.4%	51.0%	-6.8%
Male	49.4%	55.8%	6.4%	49.0%	6.8%

Partnership Status

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	31.3%	39.2%	7.9%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.9%	38.3%	-9.6%	44.2%	-5.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.3%	11.7%	3.4%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	9.2%	7.7%	-1.5%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

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	37.5%	41.9%	4.4%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	34.7%	31.5%	-3.2%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	16.2%	13.1%	-3.1%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	8.9%	11.2%	2.3%	4.0%	7.2%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.9%	24.8%	-0.1%	18.2%	6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	12.8%	-1.0%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	13.3%	-1.4%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	4.9%	1.7%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	17.7%	5.7%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	26.5%	1.2%	33.8%	-7.3%
Other	6%	0%	-6.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0.8%	17.6%	16.8%	2.7%	14.9%
Other Asian	2.3%	7.1%	4.8%	1.6%	5.5%
Black African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	92.7%	71.9%	-20.8%	81.4%	-9.5%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.4% 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	93.1%	85.4%	-7.7%	83.2%	2.2%
European Union	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	10.4%	6.9%	5.6%	4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	85.8%	-5.7%	83.2%	2.6%
10+ Years	1.2%	7.9%	6.7%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.9%	3.7%	1.8%	2.2%	1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	1.5%	-3.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.2%	76.7%	0.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
No passport held	18.7%	13.5%	5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	25%	6.5%	18.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Sunny Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunny 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BL9 6PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sunny Avenue are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sunny Avenue, Bury, BL9 6PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL9 6PF

Average Price
£271,820

Semi-Detached
£271,820

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sunny Avenue

Average Price
£287,603

Semi-Detached
£287,603

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sunny AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Sunny Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-02-06	£218,157
10 Sunny Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2011-11-18	£321,736
4 Sunny Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2008-03-17	£276,350
10 Sunny Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,950	2004-09-24	£352,488
10 Sunny Avenue, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£71,000	2002-04-08	£269,284

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL9 6PF

Employment

BL9 6PF 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	64
Full-Time Employee	59
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	18
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	10
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	12
Construction	8
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	1,744 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chesham Primary School Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH	3out of 4	523 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Athlone Avenue , BL9 5EE	3out of 4	678 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springside Primary School Springside Road , BL9 5JB	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER	3out of 4	1,258 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX	3out of 4	1,326 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT	1out of 4	2,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	2,484 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	2,636 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	3out of 4	2,801 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	3out of 4	3,123 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	2,200 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	2,844 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD	- not rated	1,571 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN	- not rated	2,185 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	2,790 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH	- not rated	2,849 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	2,918 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ambrosia The Dessert Haven Ltd	Rear Of, 324 Walmersley Road	213 yd
Chatterbox Cafe	Age Concern Jubilee Centre, Mosley Avenue	266 yd
The Green	Clarence Park, Milner Avenue	266 yd
The Lamppost Cafe @ Burrs Country Park	Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road	903 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Towler Inn	Hark To Towler, 460 Walmersley Road	457 yd
The Garsdale	Garsdale, Woodhill Road	692 yd
The Brown Cow	Brown Cow, Woodhill Road	907 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lees Fish and Chips	12 Argyle Street	473 yd
Mans 2000	439 Walmersley Road	536 yd
The Bread Basket	462 Walmersley Road	595 yd
The Sandwich Shop	170 Walmersley Road	690 yd
Walmersley Chippy	176 Walmersley Road	700 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	295 Walmersley Road		90 yd
Cooperative	184 Walmersley Road		700 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seedfield Methodist Church Hall LINTON AVE		127 yd
Seedfield Sports Club SEEDFIELD CENTRE SEEDFIELD CENTRE PARKINSON STREET	grass pitches	356 yd
Walmer Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS TALBOT GROVE	tennis courts	410 yd
Clarence Park HAMILTON STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	511 yd
Lowes Park Golf Club HILLTOP HILLTOP LOWES ROAD	golf	891 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of BL9 6PF