Swinton Crescent is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 8PA is located in the Besses electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swinton Crescent, Bury, BL9 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 8PB, BL9 8PH, BL9 8PG, BL9 8NA, BL9 8LZ, M45 8NB, BL9 8PQ, M45 8NG, M45 8NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 8PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 34.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 49% | -12.1% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 40.4% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 91% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.7% | 97.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swinton Crescent 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Swinton Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,400 | 2023-02-24 | £353,921 |
| 17 Swinton Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-02-18 | £382,175 |
| 6 Swinton Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-01-29 | £266,524 |
| 21 Swinton Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-09-28 | £377,222 |
| 31 Swinton Crescent, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2020-04-24 | £288,267 |
BL9 8PA 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 1out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebrook High School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,716 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 | 4,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 600 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 874 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 461 yd | |
| Sunny Bank Stop Inn | 68 Sunny Bank Road | 980 yd | |
| 8 Manchester | 260 Bury New Road | 986 yd | |
| Hamiltons | 254-258 Bury New Road | 989 yd | |
| Peppe's Pizzeria | 264 Bury New Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 1,051 yd | |
| Northern Craft House | 271 Bury New Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 376 yd | |
| Jheel Express | 1 Albert Place | 443 yd | |
| Great Wall | 103 Moss Lane | 493 yd | |
| Flavours of India | 6 Rufford Parade, Rufford Drive | 736 yd | |
| The Met Bar | 262 Bury New Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 393 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 5 Stanley Road | 964 yd | |
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 866 yd | |
| Elms Playing Field GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Total Fitness (Whitefield) ELMS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.