Orchard Court is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 9JS is located in the Redvales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 2006-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Court, Bury, BL9 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 9NR, BL9 9QH, BL9 9QD, BL9 9QF, BL9 9QQ, BL9 9QS, BL9 9PU, BL9 9QA, BL9 9QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 9JS 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 | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 42% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 34.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 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 | 48.9% | 46.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.4% | 21.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.5% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 24.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84% | 76.2% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 93.5% | 87.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Court 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree House, 49 Orchard Court, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2025-04-09 | £132,500 |
| 22 Orchard Court, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-03-24 | £176,609 |
| 37 Orchard Court, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-09-18 | £147,066 |
| 18 Orchard Court, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-11-30 | £161,022 |
| 17 Orchard Court, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,750 | 2023-11-09 | £133,753 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whitefield Road , BL9 9PW | 2out of 4 | 235 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Edward Street , The Mosses BL9 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Grundy Primary School The Hags , Off Hollins Lane BL9 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,804 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 | 805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,451 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 | 815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bury Football Club Co.Ltd | Bury Football Club Co Ltd, Gigg Lane | 416 yd | |
| The Chocolate Cafe | Phoenix House | 566 yd | |
| Kashmir Cafe | 1B Parkhills Road | 677 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 694 yd | |
| Cuppaccino bury | Unit 1 Peachment Place, Kemp Heaton Avenue | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 293 yd | |
| Staff of Life (Bury) Ltd | Staff Of Life, 211-213 Manchester Road | 462 yd | |
| The White Boar Hotel | White Boar Hotel, Radcliffe Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City | 35 Redvales Road | 138 yd | |
| Eighteen Sandwich Bar & Kitchen | 18 Tennyson Avenue | 477 yd | |
| Goshen Chippy | 24 Tennyson Avenue | 477 yd | |
| B’s takeaway | 115 Radcliffe Road | 481 yd | |
| The Muffineer | 169 Radcliffe Road | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 2-4 Parkhills Road | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Playing Field MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| St Peters Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Bury Fc (Gigg Lane) GIGG LANE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Bury Sports Club Radcliffe Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 714 yd |
| Holy Cross College MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| The Derby High School RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Goshen Sports Centre BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE GOSHEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields (Closed) OPENSHAW FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Bury Church Of England High School HASLAM BROW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| Gigg Lane Gigg Lane | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.