Bryngs Drive, Bolton, BL2 3PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 3PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.9%	0.9%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49%	48.1%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BL2 3PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.2%	22.2%	4.0%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	64%	60.7%	-3.3%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.5%	1.6%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.4%	5.6%	-1.8%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	7%	9.1%	2.1%	6.1%	3.0%

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	52%	44.6%	-7.4%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	30.4%	35.4%	5.0%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	13.7%	14.4%	0.7%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	2.6%	4.6%	2.0%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.4%	14.4%	-5.0%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	10.8%	-0.1%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	9.6%	-2.0%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	5.6%	-1.8%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.4%	5.2%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	39.6%	5.1%	33.8%	5.8%
Other	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	96.8%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	96.7%	95.4%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	95.4%	0.3%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.8%	37.2%	-11.4%
Christian	70%	46.2%	23.8%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Bryngs Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryngs Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bradshaw 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 risen by about 47.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BL2 3PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Bryngs Drive are based on 19 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 Bryngs Drive, Bolton, BL2 3PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL2 3PG

Average Price
£503,511

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£503,511

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bryngs Drive

Average Price
£529,828

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£529,828

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bryngs DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Bryngs Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2021-03-25	£440,171
10 Bryngs Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2020-12-16	£365,172
4 Bryngs Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2014-04-17	£487,214
19 Bryngs Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2007-08-07	£395,932
7 Bryngs Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2007-05-25	£464,765

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL2 3PG

Employment

BL2 3PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	14
Education	14
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hardy Mill Primary School Hardy Mill Road , Harwood BL2 4EF	3out of 4	31 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS	3out of 4	482 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Brookfold Lane , Harwood BL2 4DZ	4out of 4	485 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Maxentius CofE Primary School New Heys Way , Bradshaw BL2 4AE	3out of 4	1,425 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP	3out of 4	1,640 yd	Academy converter	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	1,857 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT	3out of 4	2,672 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	3out of 4	3,052 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	3out of 4	3,629 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE	4out of 4	3,893 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	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	4,845 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	5,211 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	1,022 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	3out of 4	861 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE	- not rated	1,960 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	2,237 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX	3out of 4	2,273 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB	3out of 4	2,550 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village Store	207 Longsight	554 yd
Baci	1 Arthur Lane	559 yd
The Lounge Cafe	Christs Church, Stitch Mi Lane	616 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
White Horse	White Horse, 177 Stitch Mi Lane		737 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Faithfull Cakes	BL2, BL2		886 yd
Village Pantry	51 Longsight		895 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harwood Meadows Primary School ORCHARD GARDENS	grass pitches	452 yd
St Brendans Rc Primary School BROOKFOLD LANE	grass pitches	568 yd
Harwood Golf Club ROADING BROOK ROAD	golf	742 yd
Dolan Park Newby Road	grass pitches	879 yd
Bolton St Catherines Academy (Closed) Newby Road	grass pitches	895 yd
Bolton St Catherines Academy STITCH MI LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	953 yd
Bolton Open Golf Complex (Closed) Longsight Lane	golf	983 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL2 3PG