Ashbourne Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1LS is located in the Tonge with the Haulgh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashbourne Avenue, Bolton, BL2 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1LN, BL2 1LW, BL2 1NY, BL2 1LU, BL2 1LT, BL2 1LJ, BL2 1LY, BL2 1JZ, BL2 1LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 1LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 56.4% | 50% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 43.6% | 50% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.5% | 29.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 45.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 38.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 1LS this area, 31.5% 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 | 37% | 31.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 23.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 14.1% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 75.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 88.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 88% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbourne Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Tonge with the Haulgh 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ashbourne Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-07-02 | £286,953 |
| 12 Ashbourne Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-03-29 | £220,351 |
| 5 Ashbourne Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2017-07-19 | £304,442 |
| 15 Ashbourne Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-09-09 | £307,711 |
| 4 Ashbourne Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-02-11 | £125,462 |
BL2 1LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in BL2 1LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,594 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 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 1,992 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 2,338 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 | 2,338 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 | 1,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,463 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 | 2,849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,849 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 | 712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 718 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 997 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Re-Intergration Unit 27 Mawdsley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 486 yd | |
| Nevada Roller Rink | Burnden Sports Complex, Croft Lane | 547 yd | |
| Bridge Coffee | 109 Bradford Street | 657 yd | |
| Honey Cafe | 6 Tonge Fold Road | 724 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Lower Bridgeman Street | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 440 yd | |
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 555 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 276 Radcliffe Road | 892 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 909 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 565 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 643 yd | |
| Greek Street | Sure Store, Orlando Street | 799 yd | |
| Little Lantern | 80 Bury New Road | 804 yd | |
| Amanda's Pit Stop (PK07 VWS) | Raikes Lane Industrial Estate, Raikes Lane | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 381 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 728 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 778 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 779 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 717 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 930 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,091 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.