Iona Place is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 2NW 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 Iona Place, Bolton, BL2 2NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 2NR, BL2 2NN, BL2 2NE, BL2 2NS, BL2 2NP, BL2 2ND, BL2 2PA, BL2 2NJ, BL2 2NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 2NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 41.9% | 49% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 50.7% | 43.1% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 26.9% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.1% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 16.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.9% | 87% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.1% | 87.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 88.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iona Place was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley Bridge 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 -43.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Iona Place, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-01-14 | £197,721 |
| 3 Iona Place, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-10-02 | £189,720 |
| 5 Iona Place, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-10-23 | £158,226 |
| 2 Iona Place, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,150 | 2007-05-25 | £156,556 |
| 3 Iona Place, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2002-06-07 | £137,772 |
BL2 2NW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary School Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , BL2 2PF | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's RC Primary School Ripley Street , Tonge Moor BL2 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withins School Newby Road , Breightmet BL2 5JB | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,192 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 | 2,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 5,091 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 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAB Tea Rooms | 222-224 Tonge Moor Road | 294 yd | |
| Birtenshaw College | 323-325 Crompton Way | 301 yd | |
| Love Food | 309 Tonge Moor Road | 309 yd | |
| Day Services | Thicketford Road | 324 yd | |
| Magic Box | 200 Tonge Moor Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Moor Conservative Club | Tonge Moor Road | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Shop | 324 Crompton Way | 106 yd | |
| Red Spice | 318 Crompton Way | 106 yd | |
| LA Pizza | 320 Crompton Way | 106 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 68 Thicketford Road | 305 yd | |
| The Happy House | 279 Tonge Moor Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Op | 190 Tonge Moor Road | 362 yd | |
| Family Shopper | Sms Retail Park, 417 Crompton Way | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Firwood School (Closed) Crompton Way | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Tonge Sports Club Ltd (Closed) Castleton Street | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Castle Hill Youth Centre CASTLETON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 484 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.