BL9 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Fishpool in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Redvales ward and the Bury North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL9 0DS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00025432 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL9 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL9 0DS.
355
34
£ 35,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL9 0DS 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
Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in BL9 0DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL9 0DS. The average age is 34.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Holy Trinity Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Bury Church of England High School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
The Derby High School
East Ward Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Bloom Coffee Co Ltd0.4 km
- Harry Muffin0.2 km
- Paul Brandwood Ltd0.2 km
- Pound Bakery0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rostrevor Private Hotel0.6 km
- Bury Premier Inn0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Old White Lion0.6 km
- Staff of Life (Bury) Ltd0.9 km
- Stanleys of Bury0.5 km
- The Two Tubs0.6 km
- Wyldes0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Arcade Club Limited0.9 km
- Bake & Take Bury0.7 km
- Barista0.6 km
- Bury Roast Company0.2 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- + 106 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Licensed to Grill0.2 km
- Motorway Subway0.8 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
- Spicy Chef0.7 km
- Tompson's Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- McColls0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.4 km
- Kashmir Superstore bury ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink0.3 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.5 km
- Whitefield Metrolink4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Street0.0 km
- Trinity Street0.1 km
- Angouleme Way (Wbd def route)0.2 km
- Angouleme Way (to def route)0.2 km
- Bury Interchange0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL90DS · Data under Open Government Licence