Handley Street is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 9HY 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 Handley Street, Bury, BL9 9HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 9HU, BL9 9HZ, BL9 9HX, BL9 9JB, BL9 9HT, BL9 9JQ, BL9 9HP, BL9 9HS, BL9 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 9HY, 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 | 57.1% | 52.1% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 42.9% | 47.9% | 5.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 38.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 42.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 36.6% | 43.6% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 15.3% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around BL9 9HY this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 29% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 24.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 28.4% | 16.6% | 2.7% | 25.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.3% | 68.6% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.7% | 84.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 84.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handley Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Handley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-22 | £185,066 |
| 13 Handley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-05-17 | £176,456 |
| 6 Handley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-08-31 | £176,318 |
| 9 Handley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-06-23 | £182,849 |
| 7 Handley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-02-03 | £130,450 |
BL9 9HY 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,635 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 | 165 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishpool Infant School Parkhills Road , BL9 9AP | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 3out of 4 | 894 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 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | - not rated | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,250 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 | 509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 936 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 | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milltown House 6 Tenterden Street , BL9 0EG | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 167 yd | |
| The Bury Football Club Co.Ltd | Bury Football Club Co Ltd, Gigg Lane | 258 yd | |
| The Chocolate Cafe | Phoenix House | 302 yd | |
| Trust House | 13 Parkhills Road | 309 yd | |
| Kashmir Cafe | 1B Parkhills Road | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Life (Bury) Ltd | Staff Of Life, 211-213 Manchester Road | 366 yd | |
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 879 yd | |
| The White Boar Hotel | White Boar Hotel, Radcliffe Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalbo ltd t/a Simona's Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria | 254 Market Street | 190 yd | |
| Home Run | 16 Parkhills Road | 350 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza Bar | 2 Parkhills Road | 360 yd | |
| Daphne's | 22 Parkhills Road | 360 yd | |
| Parkhills Star | 8 Parkhills Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 2-4 Parkhills Road | 381 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Spring Street | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Fc (Gigg Lane) GIGG LANE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Holy Cross College MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Market Street Athletics Track Market Street | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Manchester Road Playing Field MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Bury Sports Club Radcliffe Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 584 yd |
| Gigg Lane Gigg Lane | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Bury College WOODBURY CENTRE WOODBURY CENTRE MARKET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Playfootball (Bury) Millennium Centre Millennium Centre Market Street | artificial grass pitch | 662 yd |
| Bury Church Of England High School HASLAM BROW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| St Peters Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.