Orchid Drive is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 9EL is located in the Redvales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchid Drive, Bury, BL9 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 9EE, BL9 9EW, BL9 9EN, BL9 9JJ, BL9 9DB, BL9 9ER, BL9 9HA, BL9 9JD, BL9 9JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 9EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL9 9EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 50.3% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 10.9% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 29.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 23% | 14% | -9.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.6% | 23% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 25.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 16.7% | 25.7% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 23.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 71.8% | 60.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 86.1% | 75.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| 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 | 86.1% | 76.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.3% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 29.5% | 6.5% | 23.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchid Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Redvales 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. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Orchid Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-06-20 | £116,371 |
| 7 Orchid Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,750 | 2023-05-05 | £184,222 |
| 25 Orchid Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-01-06 | £235,640 |
| 7 Orchid Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-04-09 | £148,245 |
| 6 Orchid Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-07-26 | £180,692 |
BL9 9EL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BL9 9EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,286 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 | 476 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishpool Infant School Parkhills Road , BL9 9AP | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 3out of 4 | 1,115 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 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,647 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 | 923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,208 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 | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove School Deal Street , BL9 7PZ | 2out of 4 | 1,729 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 | 478 yd | |
| L'Oreal Distribution Centre | Roach Bank Road | 534 yd | |
| EQUANS | 50 Pilsworth Way | 560 yd | |
| The Bury Football Club Co.Ltd | Bury Football Club Co Ltd, Gigg Lane | 569 yd | |
| Cuppaccino bury | Unit 1 Peachment Place, Kemp Heaton Avenue | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Life (Bury) Ltd | Staff Of Life, 211-213 Manchester Road | 761 yd | |
| The Papermill | Little Sixty Six, Roach Bank Road | 965 yd | |
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalbo ltd t/a Simona's Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria | 254 Market Street | 453 yd | |
| Capones Takeout | 26a Killon Street | 627 yd | |
| Taste of Home | 26 Killon Street | 627 yd | |
| Home Run | 16 Parkhills Road | 773 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza Bar | 2 Parkhills Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 2-4 Parkhills Road | 804 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Spring Street | 994 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Pilsworth Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gigg Lane Gigg Lane | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Bury Fc (Gigg Lane) GIGG LANE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Market Street Athletics Track Market Street | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Goshen Sports Centre BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE GOSHEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Manchester Road Playing Field MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Holy Cross College MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Playfootball (Bury) Millennium Centre Millennium Centre Market Street | artificial grass pitch | 938 yd |
| Bury College WOODBURY CENTRE WOODBURY CENTRE MARKET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Bury Sports Club Radcliffe Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,007 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 | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.