The Bury East ward sits on the eastern side of the town of Bury in the metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, covering a mix of residential neighbourhoods, local shopping parades and pockets of green space. It lies close to Bury town centre and benefits from good transport links into Manchester, making it popular with commuters as well as longer‑standing local families.
Historically the area shares in Bury's industrial and textile heritage, and today its economy is a blend of small independent traders, local services and light industry. Nearby attractions such as Bury Market and riverside walks along the River Irwell add character, while active community groups and neighbourhood initiatives reflect a socially diverse and engaged local population.
Postcode districts covering Bury East
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 9.1 miles
- Bradford 24.7 miles
- Preston 21.2 miles
- Oldham 8.3 miles
- St. Helens 21.5 miles
- Wigan 15.4 miles
- Warrington 19.3 miles
- Burnley 13.5 miles
- Huddersfield 20 miles
- Blackburn 13.9 miles
- Bolton 6.6 miles
- Stockport 14 miles
Neighbouring places
- Moorside Ward 0.7 miles
- West Heywood Ward 1.1 miles
- Bury Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Redvales Ward 1.3 miles
- Elton Ward 1.7 miles
- Heywood Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bury West Ward 2.3 miles
- Unsworth Ward 2.3 miles
- Radcliffe East Ward 2.7 miles
- North Heywood Ward 2.7 miles
- Norden Ward 2.7 miles
- North Manor Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Bury East
BL9 7QD, BL9 0BX, BL9 0SN, BL9 7BN, BL9 7PZ, BL9 0SW, BL9 6JP, BL9 6TP, BL9 7LY … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 16.9 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.9 miles
- Bury Bolton Street Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Summerseat Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 8.3 miles
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Schools in Bury East
- East Ward Community Primary School Primary
- Fairfield Community Primary School Primary
- St Thomas C of E Primary School Primary
- St. Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Gigg Lane Stadium 1.5 miles
- School Stadium 2.5 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles
- Heaton Park Estate 4.5 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 5.7 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 6.5 miles
- Boundary Park Stadium 6.8 miles
- Manchester Harbour 7.7 miles
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 7.7 miles
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 7.8 miles
- Urbis Manchester Museum 7.9 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 8.2 miles