Dorset Drive is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 9DW is located in the Redvales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorset Drive, Bury, BL9 9DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 9DN, BL9 9DE, BL9 9DR, BL9 9DL, BL9 9AN, BL9 9DQ, BL9 9EG, BL9 9DP, BL9 9DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 9DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.2% | 36.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 34.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 19% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 36.9% | 37.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 19.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 27.2% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 11.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 17.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 33.2% | 37.3% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 34.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 56.3% | 54% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 65.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 17.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 65.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 24.2% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 3.6% | -8.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 13.6% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 42.9% | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury East 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Dorset Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2019-10-25 | £136,267 |
| 48 Dorset Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-02-10 | £186,915 |
| 48 Dorset Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-06-03 | £164,666 |
| 48 Dorset Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2005-04-08 | £225,205 |
| 44 Dorset Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2004-10-06 | £216,143 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Junior School Morley Street , Off Market Street BL9 9JQ | - not rated | 379 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishpool Infant School Parkhills Road , BL9 9AP | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Sports College Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,438 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 | 809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wellies Community Cafe | Bury Living Well Centre, Morley Street | 379 yd | |
| Imagination Bay Adventure Play | Wood Street Mill, James Street | 511 yd | |
| Trust House | 13 Parkhills Road | 654 yd | |
| Piri Piri Grillo | 2D Cook Street | 715 yd | |
| The Bury Football Club Co.Ltd | Bury Football Club Co Ltd, Gigg Lane | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Life (Bury) Ltd | Staff Of Life, 211-213 Manchester Road | 826 yd | |
| Waterfold Farm Pub Restaurant | Waterfold Business Park | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capones Takeout | 26a Killon Street | 249 yd | |
| Taste of Home | 26 Killon Street | 249 yd | |
| Montalbo ltd t/a Simona's Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria | 254 Market Street | 335 yd | |
| Al Falah | 81a Spring Street | 707 yd | |
| Punjab Takeaway | 65 Lord Street | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Spring Street | 599 yd | |
| McColls | 2-4 Parkhills Road | 784 yd | |
| Kashmir Superstore bury ltd | 134 Rochdale Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street Athletics Track Market Street | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Gigg Lane Gigg Lane | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Playfootball (Bury) Millennium Centre Millennium Centre Market Street | artificial grass pitch | 636 yd |
| Bury College WOODBURY CENTRE WOODBURY CENTRE MARKET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Bury Fc (Gigg Lane) GIGG LANE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Holy Cross College MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bury) ANGOULEME WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Bury Sports Club Radcliffe Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 962 yd |
| Openshaw Park OPENSHAW PARK LODGE OPENSHAW PARK LODGE ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
| Manchester Road Playing Field MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.