Winchester Way is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 5AE is located in the Breightmet 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 Winchester Way, Bolton, BL2 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 5AF, BL2 5AB, BL2 5BL, BL2 5EH, BL2 5BH, BL2 5AA, BL2 5DQ, BL2 5ED, BL2 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 5AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 54.5% | 52.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 48.3% | 56.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 19.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 49.4% | 40.9% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 33.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around BL2 5AE this area, 33.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 33.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 16.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 14.7% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.3% | 75.2% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 78.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 79.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 37.7% | 13.5% | 24.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Way 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.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Winchester Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2021-11-25 | £118,016 |
| 93 Winchester Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-02 | £166,998 |
| 93 Winchester Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2007-11-30 | £141,627 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL2 5AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,667 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 | 4,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top o'th'Brow Primary School Greenroyd Avenue , Breightmet BL2 5DD | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Withins Drive , BL2 5LF | - not rated | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roscow Fold Primary School Stephens Street , Breightmet BL2 5DX | - not rated | 629 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 691 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 5,297 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 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 731 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 | 627 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 670 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch-MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afiya Smashburgers | 564 Bury Road | 876 yd | |
| Day Services | Thicketford Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 920 yd | |
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 993 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 1,001 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 1,033 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse, 177 Stitch Mi Lane | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Acre | 150 Winchester Way | 252 yd | |
| Sunny's Fish & Chips | 29-31 New Lane | 312 yd | |
| Spar Rocket | Spar Store, 63 New Lane | 473 yd | |
| Pizza Bite | 27 Kentmere Road | 739 yd | |
| Happy House | 659 Bury Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Withins Leisure Centre (Closed) Newby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 653 yd |
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy STITCH MI LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy (Closed) Newby Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Dolan Park Newby Road | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.