Broad Oak Lane is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 7SQ 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 Broad Oak Lane, Bury, BL9 7SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 7SL, BL9 7SP, BL9 7SG, BL9 7SJ, BL9 7SF, BL9 7SE, BL9 7SA, BL9 7RZ, BL9 7SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 7SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.8% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.2% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 44.4% | 43.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 34.9% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 14.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 38% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 32.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 22% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 27.7% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 9.4% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 72% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 87.3% | 82.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 82.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Oak Lane was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 915.8% higher than the Bury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Oak Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 9 local areas in Bury East and the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Broad Oak Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,750 | 2025-04-16 | £213,977 |
| 151 Broad Oak Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-04-23 | £178,223 |
| 167 Broad Oak Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-04-28 | £154,293 |
| 155 Broad Oak Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-12-21 | £190,088 |
| 171 Broad Oak Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-01-31 | £201,647 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ward Community Primary School Willow Street , BL9 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heap Bridge Village Primary School Heap Brow , Heap Bridge BL9 7JP | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Bury Porritt Street , Via Huntley Mount Road BL9 6LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School Danesmoor Drive , BL9 6ER | 3out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,704 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 | 2,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 3,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe | 239 Rochdale Old Road | 237 yd | |
| Castello Cafe Bar Restaurant | 415 Rochdale Old Road | 565 yd | |
| WRVS | Fairfield Hospital, Rochdale Old Road | 570 yd | |
| BKUK Flame Ltd @ Burger King | Bridge Hall Lane | 691 yd | |
| East Ward Growing Together | 10a Walnut Avenue | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok n' Go | 255 Rochdale Old Road | 220 yd | |
| Lotus Garden Chinese Takeaway | 87 Chesham Fold Road | 921 yd | |
| Greggs | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 930 yd | |
| Subway | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 930 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 152 Willow Street | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Food Stores Ltd, Bell Lane | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Lane Fields BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| I Will If You Will (Closed) Hazel Avenue | swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
| Broad Oak Sports College HAZEL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,046 yd |
| Hoyles Park THRUSH DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.