BL8 9PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Starling in Bury (Bury). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.
Within the BL8 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
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 9PA are sourced from Output Area E00025068 (shared with 640 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL8 9PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL8 9PA.
405
35
£ 38,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL8 9PA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL8 9PA — age 35, 45% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 9PA. The average age is 35.5. 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 Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Elton Community Primary School
Bury Church of England High School
Chantlers Primary School
Woodbank Primary School
The Derby High School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greenhalghs1.0 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- Chesters Food and Wine0.7 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.4 km
- Colorados Chicken0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Art Picture House0.8 km
- The Help Me Thro0.5 km
- The Robert Peel0.8 km
- The Old White Lion0.8 km
- Automatic Lounge0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Bury Town Cafe0.9 km
- Cup `o` Rosie0.9 km
- Othellos1.0 km
- Players Bury1.0 km
- Taste of Cambodia0.8 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Allens Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Pizza Pioneer0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Tonys Curry Pot0.8 km
- Golden Fish0.7 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bury Premier Inn0.8 km
- Rostrevor Private Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Poundland0.9 km
- Aldi Stores limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink0.9 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.5 km
- Whitefield Metrolink4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Arthur Street0.2 km
- Olive Street0.2 km
- Bury Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL89PA · Data under Open Government Licence