Manchester Road is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 9PA is located in the Unsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 9PB, BL9 9SH, BL9 9PD, BL9 9SW, BL9 9TU, BL9 9NZ, BL9 9TX, BL9 9PJ, BL9 9TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 9PA 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 | 54.3% | 51.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.9% | 3.2% | 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 | 23.7% | 34.3% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 47.7% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 20.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 27.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 29.2% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 26.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.3% | 67.8% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 89.8% | 88.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 27.1% | 6.5% | 20.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road 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 -20.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 536 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-01-26 | £348,427 |
| 540 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2022-03-14 | £543,795 |
| 560 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2018-11-07 | £216,579 |
| 552 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2017-08-21 | £301,720 |
| 536 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2016-10-13 | £467,509 |
BL9 9PA 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 9PA 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,765 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 | 781 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Grundy Primary School The Hags , Off Hollins Lane BL9 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | 1out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Morley Street , BL9 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 3,086 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 | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,216 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 | 1,617 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowded House | 626 Manchester Road | 306 yd | |
| Hawaa | 409 Dumers Lane | 386 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 403 yd | |
| Indigo | 703 Manchester Road | 512 yd | |
| Cuppaccino bury | Unit 1 Peachment Place, Kemp Heaton Avenue | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Lodge | 409C Dumers Lane | 401 yd | |
| A Touch of Spice | 409B Dumers Lane | 401 yd | |
| Fourios | 224 Dumers Lane | 456 yd | |
| Eighteen Sandwich Bar & Kitchen | 18 Tennyson Avenue | 462 yd | |
| Goshen Chippy | 24 Tennyson Avenue | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Recreation Ground Leyland Street | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Goshen Sports Centre BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE GOSHEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 737 yd |
| St Peters Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Grundy Playing Field Hollins Lane | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Bury Golf Club UNSWORTH HALL UNSWORTH HALL MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 907 yd |
| Manchester Road Playing Field MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Bury Fc (Gigg Lane) GIGG LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.