Authority → Bury

Bury Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Bury in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

193,800

Population

6.5%

Unqualified

4.0%

Unemployment

£30,872

Salary

£252,410

Property

Quick answer: Bury is a local authority in England. The population of Bury is 193,800. The population per square mile of Bury is 5,047. The average salary in Bury is £30,872 per year. The average property price in Bury is £252,410.


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Bury Demographics


The population of Bury is 193,800. The population per square mile of Bury is 5,047. The population has increased by 3,100 in the past year. The population has increased by 16,700 since 1981.


There are more females in Bury. They account for 51.0% of the population.


Bury Employment


76.9% of the people in Bury are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Bury is 4.0%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Bury Student Population


The student population of Bury is 4,500. Students account for 20.0% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


90.4% of the people in Bury have an NVQ1 qualification. 83.1% have an NVQ2 qualification. 61.9% have an NVQ3 qualification. 42.6% have an NVQ4 qualification.


6.5% of the people in Bury have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Bury Economy


There are 8,060 businesses in Bury. 90.3% are micro businesses. 8.4% are small businesses. 1.1% are medium businesses. 0.2% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Bury are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Bury Salary


The average salary in Bury is £30,872 per year. Males earn 4.6% more.


Salaries in Bury are 7.52% less than the national average of £33,384.


Bury Property


The average property price in Bury is £252,410. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Bury: £418,471 for detached houses. £268,120 for semi-detached houses. £191,934 for terrace houses. £131,115 for flats.