Bury & Rochdale Old Road is in Bury and in Rochdale district. BL9 6UE is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bury & Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 6UE 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 6UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.2% | 29.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 46.3% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.6% | 51.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 8.9% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 30% | 22.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 31.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 93% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.2% | 95.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bury & Rochdale Old Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Bury & Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-11-17 | £342,683 |
BL9 6UE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6UE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Bury and Rochdale Old Road , OL10 4BB | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullough Moor Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heywood Community High School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PL | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic High School, Heywood Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,874 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 | 4,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,952 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 | 757 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 2,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waggon at Birtle | Waggon & Horses, 131 Bury And Rochdale Old Road | 1 yd | |
| Bird At Birtle | Bird Ith Hand, 239 Bury And Rochdale Old Road | 444 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 2 The Pavillion, Birtle Brook, Elbut Lane | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pack Horse Inn | Pack Horse Inn, Birtle Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheung Wing Fish & Chips | 107 Peel Lane | 1,010 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.