Duxbury Drive is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 7NE 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 Duxbury Drive, Bury, BL9 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 7NS, BL9 7PD, BL9 7NF, BL9 7ND, BL9 7UE, BL9 7AW, BL9 7PG, BL9 7PE, BL9 7NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 7NE 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 | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 41% | 34.7% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 48.1% | 10.4% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 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 | 24.6% | 13.5% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 29.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 10.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.9% | 69.8% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 90.2% | 82% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 82% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.6% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duxbury Drive 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 -9.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Duxbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-23 | £114,602 |
| 3 Duxbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-11-22 | £58,182 |
| 7 Duxbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-06-17 | £163,941 |
| 10 Duxbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-05-14 | £107,712 |
| 19 Duxbury Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-03 | £158,485 |
BL9 7NE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7NE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7SD | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heap Bridge Village Primary School Heap Brow , Heap Bridge BL9 7JP | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury Porritt Street , Via Huntley Mount Road BL9 6LJ | 2out of 4 | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 3,444 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,417 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 | 844 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKUK Flame Ltd @ Burger King | Bridge Hall Lane | 345 yd | |
| East Ward Growing Together | 10a Walnut Avenue | 490 yd | |
| Park cafe | 212 Bell Lane | 659 yd | |
| Cafe | 239 Rochdale Old Road | 675 yd | |
| Chesham Fold TRA /Community Centre | 95 Chesham Fold Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heap Bridge Social Club | Heap Bridge Social Club, Waterfold Lane | 626 yd | |
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 706 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Cream | 152 Willow Street | 521 yd | |
| Wok n' Go | 255 Rochdale Old Road | 699 yd | |
| Greggs | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 730 yd | |
| Subway | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 730 yd | |
| The Tasty Corner | 76 Wash Lane | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| I Will If You Will (Closed) Hazel Avenue | swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Broad Oak Lane Fields BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Village Gym (Bury) WATERFOLD PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School PORRITT STREET | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.