Manchester Road is in Bury and in Bury district. BL9 9TQ 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 9TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL9 9TE, BL9 9TF, BL9 9SN, BL9 9SP, BL9 9TD, BL9 9SZ, BL9 9SL, BL9 9SU, BL9 9ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 9TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.1% | -0.5% | 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 | 30.2% | 33.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 49.6% | 51.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.1% | 15.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 6.5% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 21.3% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 30% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.1% | 88% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 90.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 658 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-01 | £185,066 |
| 654 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-11-22 | £149,642 |
| 672 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-01 | £166,692 |
| 648 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-08-14 | £189,152 |
| 674 Manchester Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-08-25 | £141,490 |
BL9 9TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 4,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 4,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Grundy Primary School The Hags , Off Hollins Lane BL9 8AY | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebrook High School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Radcliffe Academy Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 2,140 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 | 2,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhaven School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | 703 Manchester Road | 47 yd | |
| Crowded House | 626 Manchester Road | 206 yd | |
| Lorde's Fish & Chips | 825 Manchester Road | 413 yd | |
| Hawaa | 409 Dumers Lane | 717 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Bell | Blue Bell, 840 Manchester Road | 668 yd | |
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourios | 224 Dumers Lane | 697 yd | |
| Shawarma Stop | 411 Dumers Lane | 723 yd | |
| Pizza Lodge | 409C Dumers Lane | 726 yd | |
| A Touch of Spice | 409B Dumers Lane | 726 yd | |
| Avasarni | 204 Dumers Lane | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Recreation Ground Leyland Street | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Bury Golf Club UNSWORTH HALL UNSWORTH HALL MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 444 yd |
| Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Grundy Playing Field Hollins Lane | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Goshen Sports Centre BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE GOSHEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 1,059 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 | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.