Parr Lane is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 8LZ 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 Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 8PH, BL9 8NA, BL9 8NB, BL9 8ND, BL9 8NG, M45 8NG, BL9 8PA, BL9 8PG, BL9 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 8LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 25.7% | 26.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 59.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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% | 54.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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% | 14% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 4.7% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 42.4% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.6% | 87.2% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 94.9% | 89.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 93.3% | 87.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 10.7% | 0.5% | 10.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-18 | £292,198 |
| 406 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-09-12 | £330,317 |
| 440 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-09 | £214,126 |
| 462 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-02 | £199,818 |
| 432 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-07-28 | £138,468 |
BL9 8LZ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Rufford Drive , Whitefield M45 8PL | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 586 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 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 3,614 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 | 3,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,431 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 | 538 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 616 yd | |
| Sunny Bank Stop Inn | 68 Sunny Bank Road | 874 yd | |
| Roma Delicatessen | 268 Bury New Road | 892 yd | |
| Peppe's Pizzeria | 264 Bury New Road | 892 yd | |
| Hamiltons | 254-258 Bury New Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Craft House | 271 Bury New Road | 956 yd | |
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 281 yd | |
| Great Wall | 103 Moss Lane | 472 yd | |
| Flavours of India | 6 Rufford Parade, Rufford Drive | 581 yd | |
| Jheel Express | 1 Albert Place | 598 yd | |
| The Met Bar | 262 Bury New Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 377 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 5 Stanley Road | 852 yd | |
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 728 yd | |
| Elms Playing Field GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Total Fitness (Whitefield) ELMS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 188.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.