Lee Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 6SF is located in the North Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lee Street, Bury, BL9 6SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 6SE, BL9 6RN, BL9 6SD, BL9 5JD, BL9 6RL, BL9 5QZ, BL9 5JN, BL9 5JU, BL9 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 6SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 47.5% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 51.1% | 41.5% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 43.3% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.1% | 13.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18.4% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% 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% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 84.1% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 97.4% | 88.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 89.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lee Street 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lee Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2024-02-16 | £354,321 |
| 5 Lee Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1998-10-30 | £332,744 |
BL9 6SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Primary School Springside Road , BL9 5JB | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Primary School Talbot Grove , BL9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerseat Methodist Primary School Rowlands Road , Summerseat BL9 5NF | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Rudgwick Drive , BL8 1YA | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,171 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 | 2,639 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Holcombe Hall , Holcombe Old Road BL8 4NG | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Foundry | 2 Walmersley Old Road | 160 yd | |
| Falshaws Farm Shop | Nabbs Farm, Rowlands Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towler Inn | Hark To Towler, 460 Walmersley Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sriti Tandoor Takeaway | 6 Walmersley Old Road | 151 yd | |
| The Bread Basket | 462 Walmersley Road | 761 yd | |
| Mans 2000 | 439 Walmersley Road | 815 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.