Manchester Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1ET 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 Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1DU, BL2 1EX, BL2 1EW, BL2 1ES, BL2 1HA, BL2 1HE, BL3 2AD, BL3 6AX, BL2 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 1ET is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 49.8% | 46.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 1ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 38.1% | 49.1% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 42.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 1.2% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 4.8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 34.3% | 53.9% | 19.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 27.4% | -14.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 BL2 1ET this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 33.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 21.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 16% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 23.1% | 24.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 21.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 52.9% | 41.2% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -40.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 69% | 57.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 10.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 24.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 57.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 17.4% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 9.1% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 40.8% | 6.5% | 34.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Farnworth North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 - 111 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2018-12-06 | £1,233,024 |
| Kennedy House, 91 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-11-09 | £727,953 |
| Flat 2 97 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2003-03-14 | £110,397 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 918 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 | 918 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,346 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 2,016 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 | 2,016 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 | 1,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,199 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 | 3,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,429 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 | 124 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 219 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 752 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump xtreme | Unit 3, Trinity Retail Park, Springfield | 206 yd | |
| Shop Direct | Shop Direct, Thynne Street | 276 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Lower Bridgeman Street | 357 yd | |
| The Para Cafe | The Para Cafe, Thynne Street | 360 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 91 Lever Street | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Green Tavern | 127 Crook Street | 420 yd | |
| The York | 112-114 Newport Street | 616 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 641 yd | |
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 751 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Street | Sure Store, Orlando Street | 114 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 255 yd | |
| Ian's Fish & Chips Ltd | 71 Lever Street | 375 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 501 yd | |
| Hashim'z | Unit 3, Coe Street | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 155 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 191 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 530 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 682 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 217 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 445 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 531 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 799 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,036 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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.