What stands out here?
Households facing two or more measured disadvantages: 26.9% here, compared with 19% across Bury (8 percentage points higher).
These households met at least two census conditions covering education, employment, health and housing. This is not an income or poverty measure.
21 March 2021 · ward and council use the same source, measure and date.
Why this comparison is valid
The difference is in percentage points. The wider figure is the published council total, not the average of its wards. Differences describe groups, not every resident.
Source →Homes rented from a council or housing association: 22% here, compared with 15% across Bury (7.6 percentage points higher).
The share of social housing describes the homes already here. It does not show the current waiting list or whether enough suitable homes are available.
21 March 2021 · ward and council use the same source, measure and date.
Why this comparison is valid
The difference is in percentage points. The wider figure is the published council total, not the average of its wards. Differences describe groups, not every resident.
Source →People aged 16+ with no qualifications: 26% here, compared with 18.5% across Bury (7.5 percentage points higher).
Formal qualifications are only one part of someone's skills. Training decisions also need current vacancies, employment and residents' experience.
21 March 2021 · ward and council use the same source, measure and date.
Why this comparison is valid
The difference is in percentage points. The wider figure is the published council total, not the average of its wards. Differences describe groups, not every resident.
Source →The ward in numbers
People aged 65 or over
15.8%21 March 2021 · Moorside
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
1,891 out of 11,961.
Source and method →People reporting bad or very bad health
7.6%21 March 2021 · Moorside
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
908 out of 11,964.
Source and method →People counted in the census
11,96321 March 2021 · Moorside
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
11,963 out of 11,963.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
25%21 March 2021 · Moorside
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
2,346 out of 9,392.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
63.7%21 March 2021 · Moorside
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
3,151 out of 4,948.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
26.9%21 March 2021 · Moorside
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
1,333 out of 4,948.
Source and method →Residents aged 16+ outside the labour market
43.7%21 March 2021 · Moorside
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21 March 2021, residents aged 16 and over. Includes full-time students in the corresponding work/unemployment categories. Not a current labour-market estimate or the usual 16–64 employment rate. Census took place during the coronavirus pandemic; furlough and lockdown affected answers. Ward counts sum complete official output-area best-fit membership; privacy adjustment can make totals differ slightly.
All usual residents aged 16 and over
4,114 out of 9,414.
Source and method →Residents aged 16+ in work
51.6%21 March 2021 · Moorside
Show the workings
21 March 2021, residents aged 16 and over. Includes full-time students in the corresponding work/unemployment categories. Not a current labour-market estimate or the usual 16–64 employment rate. Census took place during the coronavirus pandemic; furlough and lockdown affected answers. Ward counts sum complete official output-area best-fit membership; privacy adjustment can make totals differ slightly.
All usual residents aged 16 and over
4,855 out of 9,414.
Source and method →Residents aged 16+ not working because of long-term illness or disability
7.1%21 March 2021 · Moorside
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21 March 2021, residents aged 16 and over. Includes full-time students in the corresponding work/unemployment categories. Not a current labour-market estimate or the usual 16–64 employment rate. Census took place during the coronavirus pandemic; furlough and lockdown affected answers. Ward counts sum complete official output-area best-fit membership; privacy adjustment can make totals differ slightly.
All usual residents aged 16 and over
671 out of 9,414.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
26%21 March 2021 · Moorside
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
2,446 out of 9,392.
Source and method →Homes rented privately
22%21 March 2021 · Moorside
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
1,105 out of 4,950.
Source and method →Residents aged 16+ retired
18.8%21 March 2021 · Moorside
Show the workings
21 March 2021, residents aged 16 and over. Includes full-time students in the corresponding work/unemployment categories. Not a current labour-market estimate or the usual 16–64 employment rate. Census took place during the coronavirus pandemic; furlough and lockdown affected answers. Ward counts sum complete official output-area best-fit membership; privacy adjustment can make totals differ slightly.
All usual residents aged 16 and over
1,770 out of 9,414.
Source and method →Homes rented from a council or housing association
22%21 March 2021 · Moorside
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
1,113 out of 4,950.
Source and method →Residents aged 16+ unemployed
4.7%21 March 2021 · Moorside
Show the workings
21 March 2021, residents aged 16 and over. Includes full-time students in the corresponding work/unemployment categories. Not a current labour-market estimate or the usual 16–64 employment rate. Census took place during the coronavirus pandemic; furlough and lockdown affected answers. Ward counts sum complete official output-area best-fit membership; privacy adjustment can make totals differ slightly. Unemployed residents as a share of all residents aged 16+; this is not the unemployment rate among economically active people.
All usual residents aged 16 and over
445 out of 9,414.
Source and method →Crime and safety
Police UK publication gap, checked 2026-10-17: Greater Manchester Police: Currently no crime, outcome or stop and search data is available. The force is progressing towards a new IT system and data processes which will support provision of data to police.uk in the future. Some data is available directly from GMP website here: https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/sd/stats-and-data/ Greater Manchester Police: Crime data not provided for August 2026. The force will provide a data refresh as soon as possible. A complete two-year ward comparison is therefore withheld; other forces’ nearby records are not substituted.
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