Goodison Close is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 8JY 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 Goodison Close, Bury, BL9 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 8JZ, BL9 8DH, BL9 8JX, BL9 8JP, BL9 8JH, BL9 8LR, BL9 8JQ, BL9 8JL, BL9 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 8JY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 48.8% | 54% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 8JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 29.2% | 27.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 53.1% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.6%) 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% | 45.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 39.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 13.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 37% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.2% | 96.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 7.6% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodison Close 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Goodison Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-02-21 | £435,000 |
| 4 Goodison Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2020-02-05 | £371,875 |
| 7 Goodison Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-07-22 | £439,518 |
| 3 Goodison Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-04-23 | £428,075 |
| 1 Goodison Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-09-15 | £442,388 |
BL9 8JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 4,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Parr Lane , Unsworth BL9 8JT | 2out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School Mersey Drive , Whitefield M45 8LN | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Grundy Primary School The Hags , Off Hollins Lane BL9 8AY | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,631 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 | 1,183 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Church | Hollins Lane Unsworth | 109 yd | |
| The Dog Haus | 109 Parr Lane | 327 yd | |
| Sunny Bank Stop Inn | 68 Sunny Bank Road | 853 yd | |
| Martins Bakery | 67 Sunny Bank Road | 906 yd | |
| The Sir Robert Peel Hotel | 97 Sunny Bank Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Marleys Queen Anne | 6 Hollins Lane | 161 yd | |
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Fish Limited | 65 Parr Lane | 259 yd | |
| Miami pizza | 1a Pole Lane | 780 yd | |
| Cheungs Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 893 yd | |
| KT Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 906 yd | |
| Shethu Takeaway | 77 Sunny Bank Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 322 yd | |
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlebrook High School PARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Unsworth Cricket Club POLE LANE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Pike Fold Golf Club HILLS LANE | golf | 868 yd |
| Bury Golf Club UNSWORTH HALL UNSWORTH HALL MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 1,084 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 | 191.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.