Thurston Close is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 8NW 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 Thurston Close, Bury, BL9 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 8NN, BL9 8NR, BL9 8NE, BL9 8NS, BL9 8NP, BL9 8LY, BL9 8NJ, BL9 8LU, BL9 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 8NW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.9% | 52.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 24.7% | 29.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 58.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.4% | 53.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.1% | 12.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 22.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 37.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 79.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.2% | 87.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 87.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurston 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Thurston Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2022-09-09 | £301,421 |
| 32 Thurston Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-10-06 | £424,777 |
| 15 Thurston Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2019-08-15 | £355,600 |
| 22 Thurston Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-16 | £356,703 |
| 7 Thurston Close, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-09-22 | £437,375 |
BL9 8NW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL9 8NW 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 5,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 701 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 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,757 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 | 3,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,118 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 | 392 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,589 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 | 566 yd | |
| Martins Bakery | 67 Sunny Bank Road | 651 yd | |
| The Sir Robert Peel Hotel | 97 Sunny Bank Road | 651 yd | |
| The Dog Haus | 109 Parr Lane | 779 yd | |
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 824 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | Blue Bell, 840 Manchester Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 70 yd | |
| Flavours of India | 6 Rufford Parade, Rufford Drive | 575 yd | |
| KT Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 651 yd | |
| Shethu Takeaway | 77 Sunny Bank Road | 651 yd | |
| Cheungs Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 162 yd | |
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 800 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 5 Stanley Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 167 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 523 yd | |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Elms Playing Field GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Total Fitness (Whitefield) ELMS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| Castlebrook High School PARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Unsworth Cricket Club POLE LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 256.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.