Archer Grove, Bolton, BL2 2SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 2SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.3%	-1.4%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.3%	49.7%	1.4%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	26.9%	33.5%	6.6%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	47.8%	43%	-4.8%	44.2%	-1.2%
Separated	3.3%	1.5%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	11%	9.9%	-1.1%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	11%	12.2%	1.2%	6.1%	6.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.8%	39.9%	2.1%	48.4%	-8.5%
Good health	31.5%	32.5%	1.0%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	17.8%	18.5%	0.7%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	10.5%	7.1%	-3.4%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.1%	23.9%	-13.2%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	10.2%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	14.4%	-2.7%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	10.6%	3.3%	5.3%	5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	22.3%	10.9%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	13.1%	16.3%	3.2%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	3.3%	2.3%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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)
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.9%	92.6%	-5.3%	81.4%	11.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% 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	96.5%	92.6%	-3.9%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	1%	4.2%	3.2%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	93.2%	-2.6%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.2%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.5%	76.7%	0.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	16.4%	13.5%	2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	51.3%	46.2%	5.1%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Archer Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Grove 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 -21.5%.

🔎 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 2SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Archer Grove are based on 6 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 Archer Grove, Bolton, BL2 2SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL2 2SP

Average Price
£68,754

Semi-Detached
£95,861

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£55,201

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Archer Grove

Average Price
£72,917

Semi-Detached
£89,955

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£64,398

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Archer GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Archer Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£70,000	2024-08-02	£70,338
6 Archer Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£25,000	2014-12-01	£40,703
4 Archer Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£59,500	2008-07-25	£78,679
2 Archer Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£59,500	2008-07-25	£96,129
4 Archer Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£51,000	2008-03-20	£67,870

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL2 2SP

Employment

BL2 2SP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BL2 2SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	85
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	14
Education	12
Construction	12
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	3,647 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR	4out of 4	4,753 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA	3out of 4	5,017 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH	4out of 4	245 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF	1out of 4	524 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN	3out of 4	1,243 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill Primary School Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT	3out of 4	1,296 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE	3out of 4	1,370 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP	4out of 4	2,116 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE	4out of 4	2,341 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG	3out of 4	2,770 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	3out of 4	3,012 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT	2out of 4	3,226 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	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	2,415 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	2,778 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	1,573 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	990 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE	- not rated	1,163 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	3out of 4	1,801 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX	- not rated	1,964 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tonge Fold Cafe	294 Bury Road	516 yd
St Chads Church	Longworth Street	589 yd
Day Services	Thicketford Road	629 yd
Honey Cafe	6 Tonge Fold Road	715 yd
Smashies	123A Tonge Moor Road	721 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bowling Green	Bury Road	528 yd
The Black Horse	378 Bury Road	529 yd
Tonge Moor Conservative Club	Tonge Moor Road	815 yd
Powerleague Bolton Community Club	Long Lane	1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hungry House Takeaway Ltd	248 Ainsworth Lane	334 yd
Platinum Pizza	327 Bury Road	461 yd
The Hideout	357 Bury Road	464 yd
Garibaldis Pizza	327 Bury Road	466 yd
Curry King	319 Bury Road	466 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co Op	190 Tonge Moor Road		815 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET	grass pitches	908 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL2 2SP