Orlando Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1DU is located in the Queens Park & Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orlando Street, Bolton, BL2 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1ET, BL2 1EX, BL2 1EW, BL2 1ES, BL3 2AD, BL2 1HE, BL2 1HA, BL3 6AX, BL3 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 1DU is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 35.9% | 43.2% | 7.3% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 64.1% | 56.8% | -7.3% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL2 1DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 85.1% | 83.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 45.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -34.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 37.3% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 43.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.3% | 37.1% | -7.2% | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 31.7% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 69.1% | 68.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 72.8% | 71.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 71.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 15.9% | 10.8% | -5.1% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 16.6% | 6.0% | 10.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orlando Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Lever 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. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & S Garage Orlando Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-26 | £192,065 |
| M & S Garage Orlando Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-26 | £192,065 |
| Sure Store Orlando Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,999,992 | 2019-07-18 | £5,394,245 |
| M & S Garage Orlando Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2017-07-06 | £21,197 |
| Sure Store Orlando Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,328,000 | 2017-06-02 | £1,874,077 |
BL2 1DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BL2 1DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | - not rated | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,298 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | 2out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,216 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 | 3,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 178 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 274 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 717 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 808 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Direct | Shop Direct, Thynne Street | 235 yd | |
| Jump xtreme | Unit 3, Trinity Retail Park, Springfield | 282 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 91 Lever Street | 302 yd | |
| The Para Cafe | The Para Cafe, Thynne Street | 322 yd | |
| Achari Restaurant | 148 Crook Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Green Tavern | 127 Crook Street | 412 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 555 yd | |
| The York | 112-114 Newport Street | 612 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 674 yd | |
| The Griffin | 43-45 Great Moor Street | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Street | Sure Store, Orlando Street | 31 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 258 yd | |
| Ian's Fish & Chips Ltd | 71 Lever Street | 289 yd | |
| Hashim'z | Unit 3, Coe Street | 498 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 125 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 203 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 511 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 674 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 272 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 553 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.