The Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1LZ 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 The Grove, Bolton, BL2 1LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1LX, BL2 1NA, BL2 1LY, BL2 1LU, BL2 1LH, BL2 1NZ, BL2 1NY, BL2 1PD, BL2 1LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 1LZ 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 1LZ 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 The Grove 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-04-12 | £229,926 |
| 12 The Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-06-29 | £145,013 |
| 7 The Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-08-06 | £183,591 |
| 8 The Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-07-25 | £201,046 |
| 2 The Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2006-10-27 | £279,459 |
BL2 1LZ 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 1LZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 1,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,080 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Roller Rink | Burnden Sports Complex, Croft Lane | 568 yd | |
| Jump xtreme | Unit 3, Trinity Retail Park, Springfield | 643 yd | |
| Honey Cafe | 6 Tonge Fold Road | 766 yd | |
| Bridge Coffee | 109 Bradford Street | 806 yd | |
| Sue's Cafe | Bolton Lads and Girls Club, Hacken Lane | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 616 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 276 Radcliffe Road | 698 yd | |
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 728 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 810 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 600 yd | |
| Amanda's Pit Stop (PK07 VWS) | Raikes Lane Industrial Estate, Raikes Lane | 711 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 748 yd | |
| German Sausage | Unit 6, Riverdale Business Park, Hacken Lane | 769 yd | |
| Greek Street | Sure Store, Orlando Street | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 535 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 728 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 817 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 856 yd | |
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 738 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 903 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 929 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.