Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

BL8 9SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 9SD.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British64.6%
Asian / British Asian25.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

school Local Schools

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St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1046 pupils0.4 km
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St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Outstanding245 pupils0.5 km
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Bury Church of England High School

Good838 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Primary School

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good475 pupils0.8 km
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The Derby High School

Good926 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Outstanding394 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good252 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rostrevor Private Hotel0.5 km
  • Bury Premier Inn0.1 km
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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