BL9 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Pimhole in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury East ward and the Bury North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 BL9 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00181730 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL9 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL9 0BB.
475
27
£ 32,700 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL9 0BB 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.
Area Character
72% of BL9 0BB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL9 0BB. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
BL9 0BB has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Primary School
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Bury Church of England High School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
East Ward Community Primary School
Hazel Wood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Fishpool New Ltd t/a Nisa Local (Fishpool Post Office)0.9 km
- One Stop Store Limited0.8 km
- Candy Culture0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Cheese Plus0.2 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Elior UK @ Vista Millenium, Bury College0.5 km
- Bob and Berts LTD0.4 km
- Fired Paint & Pot Cafe0.7 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.4 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Chunky Chicken (Bury) ltd0.8 km
- Fishpool Fish and chips Donner Kebab1.0 km
- Home Run1.0 km
- Montalbo ltd t/a Simona's Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria0.8 km
- Parkhills Star1.0 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- ASDA0.2 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.3 km
- Kashmir Superstore bury ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Stanleys of Bury0.5 km
- The Two Tubs0.5 km
- Wyldes0.5 km
- Martini's on the Rock0.4 km
- The Robert Peel0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bury Premier Inn0.5 km
- Rostrevor Private Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink0.3 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.8 km
- Whitefield Metrolink4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bury - Spring Street0.0 km
- Bury Market0.1 km
- Angouleme Way (to def route)0.1 km
- Angouleme Way (Wbd def route)0.1 km
- Bury Market0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL90BB · Data under Open Government Licence