Parks Yard Bury
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL9), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5101662.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bury costs £2,555 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 7.4 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gallipoli Garden, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Townside Surgery, about 320 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bury in 2026-27: Band D £2,555 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,703 | £1,987 | £2,271 | £2,555 | £3,123 | £3,691 | £4,259 | £5,110 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (74% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bury Town Centre (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bury borough HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Victoria Buildings, 9-13 Silver Street, Bury, BL9 0EU: up to 12 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- The Castle surface car park, Bolton Street, Bury: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- 1 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0JP: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0EZ: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Former Police Station, Irwell Street, Bury: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Millgate Shopping Centre, Bury: up to 400 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Clerke Street, Bury: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Land off Knowsley Street (Q-Park airspace), Bury: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL9 0DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL9 0EX | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Bury (Manchester Metrolink) | 280 m |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Met theatre Bury | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bury Interchange | 180 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Knowsley Place | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.2 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Townside Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 190 m |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 390 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 29-33 The Rock Halifax | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gallipoli Garden 790 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tower Gardens 2,920 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manchester Road Recreation Ground 2.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,220 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish church, a scheduled monument, 90 m north. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval moated site and later fortified manor house known as Bury Castle 100m west of the parish church | Scheduled monument | 90 m north |
| War Memorial to the Lancashire Fusiliers, Gallipoli Gardens | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south |
| Bury War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m north-east |
| Parish Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhill Brook | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Deardens Lodge | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Goit | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Starkies Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Sunny Clough | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bury: see them on the Bury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bury Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Cross College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Derby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut BL9 0EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Murphys BL9 0EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Biagio’s Restaurant BL9 0EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Society on Silver Street BL9 0EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Broad Street Social BL9 0DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| The Old White Lion BL9 0LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Wyldes BL9 0LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Subway BL9 0AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2024 |
| Dining with Distinction BL9 0EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Trackside BL9 0EY | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Munchies BL9 0EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 May 2026 |
| The Buffet BL9 0EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Robert Peel BL9 0LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Bloom Coffee Co Ltd BL9 0AJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2024 |
| Colorado’s Chicken BL9 0AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings KUNG FU (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL9 0NT) is no longer listed; it was rated 2 Improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Admiral (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BL9 0BH) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Kung Fu (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL9 0NT) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pound Bakery (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL9 0BX) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Silver Street · Back Silver Street · Back Broad Street · Broad Street · Market Street · Bolton Street · Cooper Street · Back Market Street West · Castle Street · Bank Street · Back Market Street · Back Knowsley Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.