Spinning Meadow is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 2QQ is located in the Queens Park & Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spinning Meadow, Bolton, BL1 2QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3AL, BL1 3AE, BL1 2QY, BL1 3AF, BL1 2PN, BL1 3AD, BL1 3AJ, BL1 2QL, BL1 3AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 2QQ is primarily male, with 57.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 42.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 53% | 57.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 38.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 45.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 28.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BL1 2QQ this area, 35.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 35.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 40.7% | 50.2% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 47.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 35.3% | 30.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -50.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 63.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 63.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.4% | 28.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 63.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 3.6% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 59.6% | 6.5% | 53.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinning Meadow was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Halliwell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Spinning Meadow, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-01-24 | £200,505 |
| 49 Spinning Meadow, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-10-16 | £112,279 |
| 15 Spinning Meadow, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-01-11 | £156,459 |
| 12 Spinning Meadow, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-11-24 | £178,227 |
| 25 Spinning Meadow, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-22 | £187,271 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 2QQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskell Community Primary School Thomas Holden Street , BL1 2QG | - not rated | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,322 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Personal Learning Centre 97 - 99 Chorley Street , BL1 4AL | - not rated | 422 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LifeBridge ASEND Susan Isaacs Building , Vernon Street BL1 2XN | - not rated | 584 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 634 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Not School.Net Base , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 634 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Cafe | 142 Chorley Old Road | 253 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Chorley Street | 441 yd | |
| Nutri Bar Limited | 72 Chorley Street | 441 yd | |
| Sophia's Cafe | Brownlow Fold Learning Centre, Eskrick Street | 561 yd | |
| Champions Bolton | 252 Chorley Old Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 236 yd | |
| Stanley Arms | 99 Chorley Old Road | 342 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 53 Vernon Street | 490 yd | |
| The Roundhouse | Kenton Close | 763 yd | |
| The Cotton Tree | 15 Prince Street | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous Garage Ltd | 77 Chorley Old Road | 171 yd | |
| Coffee & Much More | 152 Chorley Old Road | 253 yd | |
| Bombo Break Ltd | 99 Chorley Old Road | 342 yd | |
| Beppe's Pizzeria Ltd | 99 Chorley Old Road | 342 yd | |
| Caribbean Sunrise Foods (Bolton) Ltd | 210 St Georges Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 792 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 792 yd | |
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Queens Park Playing Fields SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.