BL8 9SD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Tentersfield in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Redvales ward and the Bury North constituency.
For families considering a move, BL8 9SD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 9SD are sourced from Output Area E00025434 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL8 9SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 9SD.
296
37
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BL8 9SD is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 9SD. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
school Local Schools
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Bury Church of England High School
Holy Trinity Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Derby High School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Bloom Coffee Co Ltd0.3 km
- Harry Muffin0.3 km
- Paul Brandwood Ltd0.3 km
- Pound Bakery0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rostrevor Private Hotel0.5 km
- Bury Premier Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old White Lion0.4 km
- Staff of Life (Bury) Ltd0.9 km
- Stanleys of Bury0.3 km
- The Two Tubs0.5 km
- Wyldes0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Bake & Take Bury0.8 km
- Barista0.7 km
- Bury Roast Company0.3 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Dining with Distinction0.4 km
- + 98 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Licensed to Grill0.3 km
- Spicy Chef1.0 km
- Tompson's Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
- Toppolino0.7 km
- Fishpool Fish and chips Donner Kebab0.8 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- Aldi Stores limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink0.2 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.5 km
- Whitefield Metrolink4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bury Town Hall0.0 km
- Bury Town Hall (to def route)0.1 km
- Bury Town Hall (Wbd - def route)0.1 km
- Bury Town Hall0.1 km
- Bury Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL89SD · Data under Open Government Licence