Parr Lane is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 8LW is located in the Unsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 8LX, BL9 8LQ, BL9 8JB, BL9 8PL, BL9 8LU, BL9 8LG, BL9 8LY, BL9 8JW, BL9 8JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 8LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 36.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 43.4% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 29.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.9% | 93.1% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 93.4% | 90.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parr Lane 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Victoria Mews Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2025-04-11 | £110,142 |
| 26 Victoria Mews Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2024-08-27 | £129,269 |
| 28 Victoria Mews Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-03 | £112,851 |
| 5 Victoria Mews Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-01-19 | £103,313 |
| 2 Victoria Mews Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2022-10-20 | £120,286 |
BL9 8LW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Parr Lane , Unsworth BL9 8JT | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School Mersey Drive , Whitefield M45 8LN | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Rufford Drive , Whitefield M45 8PL | 3out of 4 | 619 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 | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebrook High School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 733 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 749 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 1,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog Haus | 109 Parr Lane | 514 yd | |
| Sunny Bank Stop Inn | 68 Sunny Bank Road | 647 yd | |
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 739 yd | |
| Martins Bakery | 67 Sunny Bank Road | 739 yd | |
| The Sir Robert Peel Hotel | 97 Sunny Bank Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 557 yd | |
| O'Marleys Queen Anne | 6 Hollins Lane | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 338 yd | |
| White Fish Limited | 65 Parr Lane | 605 yd | |
| Cheungs Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 737 yd | |
| KT Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 739 yd | |
| Shethu Takeaway | 77 Sunny Bank Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 157 yd | |
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 121 yd |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 728 yd | |
| Unsworth Cricket Club POLE LANE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Castlebrook High School PARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 840 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.