The Ormrods is in Bury and in Rochdale district. BL9 6TX is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ormrods, Bury, BL9 6TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 6TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BL9 6TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 22.2% | -8.6% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 55.9% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 50.4% | 47.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 15.8% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 37.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 98.8% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 98.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 98.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ormrods was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1813.3% higher than the Bamford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ormrods has the 5th lowest crime rate of 12 local areas in Bamford and the 13th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Ormrods, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2025-10-17 | £212,208 |
| 3 The Ormrods, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-03-22 | £167,868 |
| 5 The Ormrods, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-01-08 | £243,667 |
| 6 The Ormrods, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-11-29 | £379,668 |
| 2 The Ormrods, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2014-07-04 | £361,422 |
BL9 6TX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL9 6TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in BL9 6TX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 4,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Community Primary School Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Heywood Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PD | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PD | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland High School Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PL | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heywood Community High School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PL | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Sports College Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 4,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Old Road 625 Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7TL | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | 2 The Pavillion, Birtle Brook, Elbut Lane | 104 yd | |
| The Waggon at Birtle | Waggon & Horses, 131 Bury And Rochdale Old Road | 923 yd | |
| Castello Cafe Bar Restaurant | 415 Rochdale Old Road | 942 yd | |
| WRVS | Fairfield Hospital, Rochdale Old Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pack Horse Inn | Pack Horse Inn, Birtle Road | 260 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% |
| Median download speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.