BL9 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.5km from Wood Fields in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury East ward and the Bury North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL9 0BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury.
Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00181823 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, BL9 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, BL9 0BL.
140
31
£ 32,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL9 0BL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL9 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. 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 BL9 0BL. The average age is 30.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
school Local Schools
St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Holy Trinity Primary School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury Church of England High School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
The Derby High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Fishpool New Ltd t/a Nisa Local (Fishpool Post Office)1.0 km
- Candy Culture0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Bakery Bargains0.2 km
- Bury Home Cooked Meats Ltd0.2 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Elior UK @ Vista Millenium, Bury College0.5 km
- Bob and Berts LTD0.3 km
- Fired Paint & Pot Cafe0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.3 km
- + 109 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Chunky Chicken (Bury) ltd0.8 km
- Rajah Tandoori0.9 km
- Taste of India1.0 km
- Vujon1.0 km
- Westside Deli & Takeaway0.9 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Art Picture House0.1 km
- The Old White Lion0.2 km
- Automatic Lounge0.1 km
- Earl of Derby0.2 km
- Propaganda0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- B & M Retail Limited0.2 km
- Kashmir Superstore bury ltd0.9 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- ASDA0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rostrevor Private Hotel0.8 km
- Bury Premier Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink0.1 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.8 km
- Whitefield Metrolink4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bury Interchange (def rte)0.1 km
- Bury Interchange (def rte)0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Key Gardens0.1 km
- Bury Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL90BL · Data under Open Government Licence