Abingdon Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 2RF 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 Abingdon Road, Bolton, BL2 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 2RS, BL2 2RE, BL2 2RB, BL2 2RG, BL2 2SJ, BL2 2RR, BL2 2RQ, BL2 2QP, BL2 2RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.9% | 39.7% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 43.1% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.5% | 40.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 21.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 30.8% | 23.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.5% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 27.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abingdon 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Abingdon Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,460 | 2025-03-14 | £174,023 |
| 48 Abingdon Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-08-23 | £186,452 |
| 54 Abingdon Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-02-23 | £174,517 |
| 60 Abingdon Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2023-06-16 | £179,417 |
| 18 Abingdon Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2023-02-17 | £190,108 |
BL2 2RF 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,866 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 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary School Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , BL2 2PF | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roscow Fold Primary School Stephens Street , Breightmet BL2 5DX | - not rated | 973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Top o'th'Brow Primary School Greenroyd Avenue , Breightmet BL2 5DD | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withins School Newby Road , Breightmet BL2 5JB | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,904 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,639 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 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 990 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 990 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 471 yd | |
| Smashies | 123A Tonge Moor Road | 609 yd | |
| Burger Wala | 63 Tonge Moor Road | 650 yd | |
| Three Guyz | 63 Tonge Moor Road | 650 yd | |
| Tonge Fold Cafe | 294 Bury Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Moor Conservative Club | Tonge Moor Road | 672 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 678 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hungry House Takeaway Ltd | 248 Ainsworth Lane | 209 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 68 Thicketford Road | 441 yd | |
| Madras Flavours | 67 Thicketford Road | 536 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 67 Thicketford Road | 536 yd | |
| Taslima Bangladeshi | 61 Thicketford Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Op | 190 Tonge Moor Road | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Firwood School (Closed) Crompton Way | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Tonge Sports Club Ltd (Closed) Castleton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.