Willow Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 7QZ 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 Willow Street, Bury, BL9 7QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 7QX, BL9 7QN, BL9 7PX, BL9 7QL, BL9 7QT, BL9 7QY, BL9 7DH, BL9 7QW, BL9 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 7QZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 52.4% | 55.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 44.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL9 7QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.6% | 42.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 41.2% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 49.3% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7QZ this area, 30.2% 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 | 35% | 30.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 17.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 19.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 15.6% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 74.8% | 55.7% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 83.2% | 71.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 10.3% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 71.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow 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 -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Willow Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,400 | 2024-11-15 | £153,376 |
| 57 Willow Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-08-29 | £139,549 |
| 112 Willow Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-07 | £169,052 |
| 56 Willow Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-01-19 | £178,976 |
| 56 Willow Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2016-12-22 | £84,702 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL9 7QZ 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 721 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 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Pimhole Road , BL9 7EY | 4out of 4 | 429 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 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,740 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 | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,914 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 | 832 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ward Growing Together | 10a Walnut Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Park cafe | 212 Bell Lane | 434 yd | |
| Pak-man’s Desi Kitchen | 167 Rochdale Road | 538 yd | |
| Arcade Club Limited | Ela Mill, Cork Street | 583 yd | |
| Eurest @ Asda | Asda Superstore, Park 66, Pilsworth Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Urban Resort Bury | Waterfold Business Park | 221 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 426 yd | |
| Heap Bridge Social Club | Heap Bridge Social Club, Waterfold Lane | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Corner | 76 Wash Lane | 258 yd | |
| Wash Lane Chip Shop | 137 Wash Lane | 289 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 152 Willow Street | 302 yd | |
| The Welcome Chip Shop | 2 Parsonage Street | 489 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 126 Bell Lane | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 434 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 571 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Spring Street | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 149 yd |
| I Will If You Will (Closed) Hazel Avenue | swimming pool | 195 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Village Gym (Bury) WATERFOLD PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School PORRITT STREET | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Vibe Personal Training Studio (Bury) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Derbys Fitness Centre (Closed) Derby House Derby House Derby Street | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Broad Oak Lane Fields BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.