Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

FIR STREET, BL0 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR STREET, BL0 0BG.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL0 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BL0 0BG has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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BL0 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fir Street, 0.3km from Peel Brow in Ramsbottom. Administratively it sits within Ramsbottom ward and the Bury North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BL0 0BG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BL0 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00025391 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL0 0BG. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

7 sales · Mean £ 129,071

Semi-Detached

£ 125,500

6 sales · Mean £ 121,750

school Local Schools

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Peel Brow School

Good0.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom

Good269 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Ramsbottom

Outstanding200 pupils1.1 km
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Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School

Good114 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • First Step Trust - Salford0.5 km
  • Glory Foods LTD @ Zumuku Sushi Ramsbottom0.6 km
  • Grind & Tamp0.6 km
  • Ramsbottom Social0.7 km
  • Baratxuri0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Peel Brow General Store0.3 km
  • Walmsleys Butchers0.6 km
  • Mannings Confectioners0.6 km
  • Warm & Toastie0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club0.9 km
  • The Railway Pub0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Eagle and Child0.4 km
  • Casked Alehouse & Ginporium0.6 km
  • The Grey Mare Inn0.7 km
  • The Fisherman's Retreat0.6 km
  • The Oaks0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Kans Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Bridge Street Chippy0.5 km
  • Taylors Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Stop Inn0.7 km
  • Zaidys0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury Metrolink6.6 km
  • Entwistle7.0 km
  • Bromley Cross7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fir Street0.0 km
  • Fir Street0.0 km
  • Lime Grove0.1 km
  • Ashwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Beechwood Avenue0.1 km