Brecon Drive is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 9LQ 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 Brecon Drive, Bury, BL9 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 9LD, BL9 9JZ, BL9 9LB, BL9 9LE, BL9 9LG, BL9 9LF, BL9 9LL, BL9 9LA, BL9 9JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL9 9LQ, 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 | 50.6% | 52.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 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 | 32.3% | 31.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 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 | 25.6% | 22.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 16.7% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.5% | 81.5% | -13.0% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 94.8% | 84.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 85% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Brecon Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-05-15 | £236,382 |
| 100 Brecon Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-01-06 | £131,509 |
| 98 Brecon Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-12-15 | £240,340 |
| 98 Brecon Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2023-03-01 | £129,945 |
| 104 Brecon Drive, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-02-04 | £187,934 |
BL9 9LQ 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,104 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 | 464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Cecil Street , BL9 0SB | 2out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 1,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Community 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 | 574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,211 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 | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,482 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 Chocolate Cafe | Phoenix House | 424 yd | |
| Kashmir Cafe | 1B Parkhills Road | 464 yd | |
| The Bury Football Club Co.Ltd | Bury Football Club Co Ltd, Gigg Lane | 511 yd | |
| Trust House | 13 Parkhills Road | 553 yd | |
| Warth Cafe | Warth Business Centre, Warth Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Boar Hotel | White Boar Hotel, Radcliffe Road | 325 yd | |
| Staff of Life (Bury) Ltd | Staff Of Life, 211-213 Manchester Road | 334 yd | |
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B’s takeaway | 115 Radcliffe Road | 80 yd | |
| China City | 35 Redvales Road | 305 yd | |
| The Muffineer | 169 Radcliffe Road | 386 yd | |
| Greek To You | 171 Radcliffe Road | 394 yd | |
| LA Pizza | 173 Radcliffe Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McColls | 2-4 Parkhills Road | 409 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Playing Field MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Bury Sports Club Radcliffe Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 361 yd |
| St Peters Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| The Derby High School RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Bury Fc (Gigg Lane) GIGG LANE | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Holy Cross College MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields (Closed) OPENSHAW FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Bury Church Of England High School HASLAM BROW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Bury Grammar School Boys Playing Fields WELLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Bury College WOODBURY CENTRE WOODBURY CENTRE MARKET STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 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 | 170 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.