Ainsworth Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 2PP 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 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, BL2 2PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 2PH, BL2 2PN, BL2 2PW, BL2 2PR, BL2 2SX, BL2 2QA, BL2 2PU, BL2 2PG, BL2 2ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 2PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 43.6% | 49.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 28.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.9% | -3.9% | 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 | 34.1% | 37.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 17.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 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 2PP this area, 28.8% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 28.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 90.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 94.3% | 89.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 89.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainsworth Lane 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 -28.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-24 | £128,236 |
| 49 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-06-25 | £139,565 |
| 57 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2023-12-15 | £130,707 |
| 49 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-08-24 | £96,881 |
| 71 Ainsworth Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-12-15 | £131,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | 1out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 929 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 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,526 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 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Fold Cafe | 294 Bury Road | 225 yd | |
| St Chads Church | Longworth Street | 274 yd | |
| Honey Cafe | 6 Tonge Fold Road | 398 yd | |
| Bridge Coffee | 109 Bradford Street | 686 yd | |
| Harmans Facilities Management | Sherwin Williams, Tower Works, Kestor Street | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 210 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 373 yd | |
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 846 yd | |
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 883 yd | |
| Tonge Moor Conservative Club | Tonge Moor Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Pizza | 327 Bury Road | 188 yd | |
| Garibaldis Pizza | 327 Bury Road | 204 yd | |
| Curry King | 319 Bury Road | 204 yd | |
| Wingville | 333 Bury Road | 204 yd | |
| Yummies | 321 Bury Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 827 yd | |
| The Co Op | 190 Tonge Moor Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 651 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.