The census shows that there are 3,756 people currently living in Bury who have previously served in regular armed forces. The table below shows the numbers and percentages of people living in Bury who have served in the armed forces in some capacity according to the 2021 census.

The table below shows veterans by MSOA.

Elton Vale had the highest percentage of Bury residents who had previously served in any UK armed forces at 4.5%.  Sedgley Park was the lowest at 1.4%.

The table below shows veterans by ward.

Bury West had the highest percentage of Bury residents who had previously served in any UK armed forces at 4.2%.  Sedgley was the lowest at 2.0%.