James Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 7EG is located in the Bury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Street, Bury, BL9 7EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 7EJ, BL9 7EL, BL9 7EH, BL9 7EW, BL9 7EP, BL9 7EF, BL9 7EZ, BL9 7EU, BL9 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL9 7EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 53.7% | 49.6% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.4% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 31.4% | 30.7% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 55.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.7% | 50.6% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 10.2% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around BL9 7EG this area, 31.1% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 31.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 15.7% | 5.9% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 58% | 68.6% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 65.9% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 31.9% | 18% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -63.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 61.6% | 55.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 34.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 29.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 55.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 19.6% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 12.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 4.5% | -14.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.7% | 37.2% | -32.5% |
| Christian | 13.1% | 46.2% | -33.1% |
| Muslim | 77.5% | 6.5% | 71.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury East 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 -21.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 James Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-24 | £135,210 |
| 52 James Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-07-08 | £117,228 |
| 3 James Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-03-23 | £120,838 |
| 50 James Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,500 | 2021-02-19 | £4,059 |
| 50 James Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2019-12-05 | £139,159 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL9 7EG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,357 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 | 773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination Bay Adventure Play | Wood Street Mill, James Street | 95 yd | |
| The Ice Box | 154 Heywood Street | 350 yd | |
| Piri Piri Grillo | 2D Cook Street | 358 yd | |
| Pak-man’s Desi Kitchen | 167 Rochdale Road | 497 yd | |
| Shazia's Street Food | 99-101 Rochdale Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 626 yd | |
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 652 yd | |
| Martini's on the Rock | 19 Rock Place | 853 yd | |
| The Knowsley Hotel | Knowsley Hotel, 46 Haymarket Street | 1,042 yd | |
| The Art Picture House | Haymarket Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo's | 31 Hurst Street | 251 yd | |
| Capones Takeout | 26a Killon Street | 279 yd | |
| Taste of Home | 26 Killon Street | 279 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard’s fish and chips | Performance House, Heywood Street | 403 yd | |
| Peri peri chicken shaq | 156 Heywood street | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Spring Street | 384 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 461 yd | |
| B & M Retail Limited | 15 Union Arcade | 882 yd | |
| Poundland | 38-40 The Haymarket | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Market Street Athletics Track Market Street | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Village Gym (Bury) WATERFOLD PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bury) ANGOULEME WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Playfootball (Bury) Millennium Centre Millennium Centre Market Street | artificial grass pitch | 771 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Bury College WOODBURY CENTRE WOODBURY CENTRE MARKET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| La Fitness (Bury) (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Gigg Lane Gigg Lane | grass pitches | 930 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.