Overview of BL2 1PB

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Hollinswood Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1PB 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 Hollinswood Road, Bolton, BL2 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1NY, BL2 1LN, BL2 1NZ, BL2 1LS, BL2 1LW, BL2 1LU, BL2 1PD, BL2 1NU, BL2 1LY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 1PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%51.5%0.9% 51.0% 0.5%
Male49.4%48.5%-0.9% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single23.7%24.2%0.5% 37.9% -13.7%
Married: Opposite sex55.9%50.9%-5.0% 44.2% 6.7%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated0.7%1.8%1.1% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced8.2%10.3%2.1% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed10.8%12.1%1.3% 6.1% 6.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health29.7%43.6%13.9% 48.4% -4.8%
Good health38.3%28.8%-9.5% 33.6% -4.8%
Fair health24.1%18.7%-5.4% 12.7% 6.0%
Bad health5.7%6.2%0.5% 4.0% 2.2%
Very bad health2.2%2.7%0.5% 1.2% 1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.5%23.8%-11.7% 18.2% 5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.2%7.8%-0.4% 9.6% -1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.9%8.2%-4.7% 13.4% -5.2%
Apprenticeship5.4%10%4.6% 5.3% 4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14%15.3%1.3% 16.9% -1.6%
Degree or Similar15.8%31.3%15.5% 33.8% -2.5%
Other8.2%3.6%-4.6% 2.8% 0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
Indian10.8%10.9%0.1% 3.1% 7.8%
Pakistani10.1%24.3%14.2% 2.7% 21.6%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
White76.9%63%-13.9% 81.4% -18.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.8%81.4%-3.4% 83.2% -1.8%
European Union1.9%3.6%1.7% 6.1% -2.5%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa4.4%3.3%-1.1% 2.7% 0.6%
Middle East and Asia7.3%11.5%4.2% 5.6% 5.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83.5%81.4%-2.1% 83.2% -1.8%
10+ Years0%14.2%14.2% 9.8% 4.4%
5-10 Years0.6%1.2%0.6% 2.9% -1.7%
2-5 Years1.3%2.4%1.1% 2.2% 0.2%
Less than 2 years14.6%0.9%-13.7% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.1% 76.7% 6.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Southern Asia2.4% 1.2% 1.2%
No passport held12.4% 13.5% -1.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion13.9% 37.2% -23.3%
Christian47.9% 46.2% 1.7%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu9.5% 1.7% 7.8%
Muslim24.3% 6.5% 17.8%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Hollinswood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollinswood Road 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 stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,900
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BL2 1PB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hollinswood Road are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hollinswood Road, Bolton, BL2 1PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL2 1PB

Average Price
£226,399
Semi-Detached
£226,399
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hollinswood Road

Average Price
£236,081
Semi-Detached
£236,081
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hollinswood Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Hollinswood Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£177,5002021-01-20 £238,142
6 Hollinswood Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002018-03-26 £236,310
7 Hollinswood Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£116,5002016-12-16 £193,747
9 Hollinswood Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£152,5002015-07-03 £269,000
3 Hollinswood Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£134,0002014-02-18 £251,630
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL2 1PB

Employment

BL2 1PB 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 1PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired93
Full-Time Employee85
Self-Employed30
Part-Time Employee24
Looking after home or family16
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Student (economically inactive)7
Other6
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Manufacturing25
Human health and social work activities17
Other10
Education9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Construction7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Information and communication5
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Transport and storage4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities3
Administrative and support service activities2
Financial and insurance activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
4out of 4 2,645 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 3,753 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grosvenor Nursery School
Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR
4out of 4 3,822 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School
Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN
3out of 4 254 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ
2out of 4 601 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Moorgate Primary School
Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH
4out of 4 1,289 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF
1out of 4 1,568 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School
Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP
3out of 4 1,602 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 1,959 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ
4out of 4 2,300 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Mount St Joseph
Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU
3out of 4 2,508 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Little Lever School
Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT
2out of 4 2,630 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 2,728 yd Free schools No Boys More About School

16 plus

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 1,668 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 1,968 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 2,725 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bolton Islamic Girls School
Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW
- not rated 1,411 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Forwards Centre
Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX
3out of 4 1,678 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 1,693 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Bolton
Deane Road , BL3 5AB
- not rated 1,702 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lord's School
Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF
- not rated 2,027 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bridge Coffee109 Bradford Street524 yd
Honey Cafe6 Tonge Fold Road550 yd
Jump xtremeUnit 3, Trinity Retail Park, Springfield610 yd
St Chads ChurchLongworth Street678 yd
Nevada Roller RinkBurnden Sports Complex, Croft Lane720 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Church Ward Conservative Club94 Castle Street347 yd
Bolton Ukranian Social Club99 Castle Street455 yd
Bowling GreenBury Road736 yd
The Black Horse378 Bury Road930 yd
Volunteer Inn276 Radcliffe Road968 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Little Lantern80 Bury New Road706 yd
SubwayUnit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road737 yd
Tastebuds6-8 Scholey Street796 yd
Speedy Gonzales2 Tonge Old Road807 yd
Chipsrus14 Tonge Old Road807 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoBradford Street255 yd
LIDLManchester Road867 yd
IcelandUnit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road903 yd
Aldi Stores LtdVincent Way947 yd
AsdaBurnden Park, Manchester Road949 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold)
EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET
grass pitches608 yd
Burnden Park
CROFT LANE
artificial grass pitch713 yd
Helio Fitness (Bolton)
MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD
health and fitness suite774 yd
Bolton Excel (Closed)
Lower Bridgeman Street
health and fitness suite, squash courts793 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton)
BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool796 yd
Xercise4Less (Bolton)
UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD
health and fitness suite883 yd
Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed)
135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate
health and fitness suite995 yd
Goals Arena
8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE
artificial grass pitch1,012 yd
Powerleague (Bolton)
LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE
artificial grass pitch1,026 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed152.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.