Burndale Drive is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 8EN is located in the Unsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burndale Drive, Bury, BL9 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 8EJ, BL9 8EW, BL9 8ER, BL9 8EL, BL9 8EP, BL9 8LL, BL9 8ED, BL9 8LJ, BL9 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL9 8EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 47% | 48.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53% | 51.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 20.7% | 24.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.7% | 65.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 54.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 11.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 42.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 4.8% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90% | 90% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 92.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 92.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Jewish | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burndale Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hopwood Hall average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Burndale Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-05-24 | £431,398 |
| 7 Burndale Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2024-01-31 | £383,724 |
| 6 Burndale Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-31 | £388,789 |
| 33 Burndale Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-11 | £415,811 |
| 11 Burndale Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-18 | £393,281 |
BL9 8EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Parr Lane , Unsworth BL9 8JT | 2out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Rufford Drive , Whitefield M45 8PL | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Stop Inn | 68 Sunny Bank Road | 293 yd | |
| Martins Bakery | 67 Sunny Bank Road | 323 yd | |
| The Sir Robert Peel Hotel | 97 Sunny Bank Road | 323 yd | |
| Lorde's Fish & Chips | 825 Manchester Road | 636 yd | |
| The Dog Haus | 109 Parr Lane | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 732 yd | |
| O'Marleys Queen Anne | 6 Hollins Lane | 733 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | Blue Bell, 840 Manchester Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheungs Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 309 yd | |
| KT Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 323 yd | |
| Shethu Takeaway | 77 Sunny Bank Road | 323 yd | |
| White Fish Limited | 65 Parr Lane | 713 yd | |
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 710 yd | |
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Bury Golf Club UNSWORTH HALL UNSWORTH HALL MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 557 yd |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 617 yd | |
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Castlebrook High School PARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Barlow Recreation Ground Leyland Street | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Grundy Playing Field Hollins Lane | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 209.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.