Gorse Pit is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 7NT 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 Gorse Pit, Bury, BL9 7NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 7PG, BL9 7NR, BL9 7NS, BL9 7NN, BL9 7NG, BL9 7PD, BL9 7UE, BL9 7PE, BL9 7NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 7NT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 54.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 32.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 12.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 45% | 36.3% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 39.6% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 7NT this area, 32.4% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 32.4% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18.9% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 14.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 84.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 89.7% | 87.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 87.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorse Pit 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Gorse Pit, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2016-12-09 | £337,701 |
| 9 Gorse Pit, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2005-09-16 | £400,499 |
| 9 Gorse Pit, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2000-10-12 | £560,744 |
| 1 Gorse Pit, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 1999-06-18 | £405,292 |
BL9 7NT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BL9 7NT 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 3,659 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 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heap Bridge Village Primary School Heap Brow , Heap Bridge BL9 7JP | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heap Bridge Village Primary School Heap Brow , Heap Bridge BL9 7JP | - not rated | 811 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Sports College Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland High School Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PL | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heywood Community High School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PL | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | - not rated | 866 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Old Road 625 Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7TL | - not rated | 1,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKUK Flame Ltd @ Burger King | Bridge Hall Lane | 395 yd | |
| Cafe | 239 Rochdale Old Road | 459 yd | |
| East Ward Growing Together | 10a Walnut Avenue | 603 yd | |
| Park cafe | 212 Bell Lane | 753 yd | |
| Chesham Fold TRA /Community Centre | 95 Chesham Fold Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heap Bridge Social Club | Heap Bridge Social Club, Waterfold Lane | 821 yd | |
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 935 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok n' Go | 255 Rochdale Old Road | 478 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 152 Willow Street | 651 yd | |
| Greggs | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 746 yd | |
| Subway | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 746 yd | |
| Lotus Garden Chinese Takeaway | 87 Chesham Fold Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Lane Fields BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| I Will If You Will (Closed) Hazel Avenue | swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Village Gym (Bury) WATERFOLD PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 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.