Meadowside Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 2SS 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 Meadowside Avenue, Bolton, BL2 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 2SR, BL2 6DE, BL2 2SZ, BL2 2SU, BL2 2SG, BL2 6DD, BL2 2SH, BL2 2SD, BL2 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 2SS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 41.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 33% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 13.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.2% | 42.8% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 31.5% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 17.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 27% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 16.2% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 20.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 86.9% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.9% | 91.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 92.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowside Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Meadowside Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-22 | £166,856 |
| 47 Meadowside Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-05-14 | £118,466 |
| 6 Meadowside Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2020-11-27 | £174,565 |
| 9 Meadowside Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-04-12 | £119,633 |
| 21 Meadowside Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-01-11 | £171,507 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,912 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 | 4,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscow Fold Primary School Stephens Street , Breightmet BL2 5DX | - not rated | 682 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Blenheim Road , Breightmet BL2 6EL | - not rated | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Fold Primary School Poulton Avenue , Breightmet BL2 6EG | - not rated | 853 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 935 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 | 1,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Community 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 | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,415 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 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,636 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 | 673 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 674 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD | - not rated | 1,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge Fold Cafe | 294 Bury Road | 316 yd | |
| St Chads Church | Longworth Street | 424 yd | |
| Honey Cafe | 6 Tonge Fold Road | 534 yd | |
| Afiya Smashburgers | 564 Bury Road | 598 yd | |
| Bridge Coffee | 109 Bradford Street | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 139 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 411 yd | |
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 723 yd | |
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 912 yd | |
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Chippy | 348 Bury Road | 139 yd | |
| The Hideout | 357 Bury Road | 195 yd | |
| Garibaldis Pizza | 327 Bury Road | 247 yd | |
| Curry King | 319 Bury Road | 247 yd | |
| Wingville | 333 Bury Road | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 876 yd | |
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 937 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 955 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.