Parr Lane is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 8PJ 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 Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 8PF, BL9 8LU, BL9 8PE, BL9 8NR, BL9 8LY, BL9 8PQ, BL9 8PL, BL9 8NW, BL9 8NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 8PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51% | 54.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49% | 45.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 30.7% | 36.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 47.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 54.3% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.4% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18% | 11.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 16.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 37.7% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98% | 90.6% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
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 -22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-17 | £350,069 |
| 297 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-28 | £233,447 |
| 323 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-11-06 | £195,152 |
| 303 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-16 | £163,340 |
| 313 Parr Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2021-12-10 | £211,978 |
BL9 8PJ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,377 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 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Rufford Drive , Whitefield M45 8PL | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 685 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 | 739 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 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 3,755 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 | 3,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,256 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 | 541 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 625 yd | |
| Sunny Bank Stop Inn | 68 Sunny Bank Road | 718 yd | |
| The Dog Haus | 109 Parr Lane | 754 yd | |
| Martins Bakery | 67 Sunny Bank Road | 806 yd | |
| The Sir Robert Peel Hotel | 97 Sunny Bank Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 172 yd | |
| Jheel Express | 1 Albert Place | 620 yd | |
| Flavours of India | 6 Rufford Parade, Rufford Drive | 694 yd | |
| Great Wall | 103 Moss Lane | 756 yd | |
| KT Kitchen | 85-87 Sunny Bank Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 91 yd | |
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 684 yd | |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Elms Playing Field GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Unsworth Cricket Club POLE LANE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Castlebrook High School PARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Total Fitness (Whitefield) ELMS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.