Parkside Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 2QS 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 Parkside Street, Bolton, BL2 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 2QT, BL2 2QL, BL2 2LX, BL2 2LY, BL2 2LT, BL2 2LU, BL2 2QR, BL2 2LZ, BL2 2QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 2QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 54.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 45% | 45.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 2QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 49.4% | 52.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 25.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.6% | 51% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 27.5% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 24.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 10.4% | -12.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 27.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 92.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 90.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 90.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkside Street 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 -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Parkside Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2003-06-12 | £178,792 |
| 2 Parkside Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £50,750 | 2002-02-01 | £181,568 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | 1out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,858 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 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 663 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Services | Thicketford Road | 74 yd | |
| Magic Box | 200 Tonge Moor Road | 327 yd | |
| Smashies | 123A Tonge Moor Road | 331 yd | |
| FAB Tea Rooms | 222-224 Tonge Moor Road | 368 yd | |
| Burger Wala | 63 Tonge Moor Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Moor Conservative Club | Tonge Moor Road | 293 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 988 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue's Chippy | 68 Thicketford Road | 133 yd | |
| Madras Flavours | 67 Thicketford Road | 148 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 67 Thicketford Road | 148 yd | |
| Taslima Bangladeshi | 61 Thicketford Road | 148 yd | |
| The Hungry House Takeaway Ltd | 248 Ainsworth Lane | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Op | 190 Tonge Moor Road | 293 yd | |
| Family Shopper | Sms Retail Park, 417 Crompton Way | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tonge Sports Club Ltd (Closed) Castleton Street | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Firwood School (Closed) Crompton Way | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Castle Hill Youth Centre CASTLETON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 794 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.