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Living in Bury (Bury)

Bury (Bury) is a city in the United Kingdom. Foreign-born residents accounted for 14.3% of the population in March 2021. The city covered 19.6 km² in December 2022. Population density was 4,135.6 people per km² in 2021. Bury (Bury) had a population of 81,095 in March 2021.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Bury (Bury)?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bury (Bury).Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Bury (Bury). The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Bury (Bury) recurring monthly costs, € per month€1656Private kindergarten€292Utilities, 85 m² flat€93Transport pass€32Fitness club€32Internet, 60 Mbps€12Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly32.14 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854)11Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited31.94 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854)11Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,656 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854)11Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB12.27 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854)11Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass93.49 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854)11Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home292 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854)11Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Bury (Bury)?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk10

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Bury (Bury) is 3.4%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Bury (Bury) 3.4%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability92.74 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate55.2 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official
Superfast broadband availability99.49 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.4 %country median 3.4% — about the same31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bury (Bury). The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bury (Bury). Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools44 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract2Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBury (Bury) highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bury (Bury) highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents18.5 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents0 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6.78 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual NO₂ was 11.9 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 11.5 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Bury (Bury)?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.78 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration9
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bury (Bury) annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.8PM2.5154011.5PM10104011.9NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Bury (Bury) is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7Bury (Bury) 6.8174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean11.94 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration7Official
PM10 — annual mean11.53 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.78 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Bury81,095 residentsScunthorpe81,265 residentsWigan81,580 residentsRedditch81,635 residentsAshford82,140 residentsHigh Wycombe83,535 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Bury (Bury)?

The published population was 81,095 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.4

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bury (Bury) residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport85.7%Foreign residents14.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area19.61 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area19.61 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.3Official
Foreign residents11,620 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.4Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.48 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents5.43 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract2Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density4,136 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk4Official · built-up-area figure
Population81,095 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.4Official

Is Bury (Bury) a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Student51%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Foreign residents11,620 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population81,095 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Gigabit broadband availability92.74 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate55.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Superfast broadband availability99.49 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Unemployment rate3.4 %31 Dec 2023Official source · www.ons.gov.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-26

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes66.75 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official
GP practices12 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad14.3 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age40 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bury (Bury) under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bury (Bury)?

The published population was 81,095 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Bury (Bury)?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Bury (Bury)?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Bury (Bury)?

11,620 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

How much is public transport in Bury (Bury)?

A monthly transport pass is 93.49 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854).

Is Bury (Bury) a good place to live?

Bury (Bury) may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Bury (Bury), United Kingdom: cost of living, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/bury-bury/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Bury (Bury), United Kingdom: cost of living, jobs, safety},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  3. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  4. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  5. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  6. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-08
  7. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  10. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
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  1. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Bury (Bury) (Wayback Machine capture 20251109220854) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31
  2. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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