Greenburn Drive is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 5DB 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 Greenburn Drive, Bolton, BL2 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 5DA, BL2 5BZ, BL2 5BY, BL2 3NU, BL2 5DF, BL2 5DD, BL2 5DE, BL2 4BA, BL2 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 5DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46% | 49.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 36.2% | 45.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 37.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 44.4% | 40.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 24.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 22.4% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.7% | 88.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 91.7% | 91.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 92.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenburn 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.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Greenburn Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-04-25 | £167,911 |
| 7 Greenburn Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-26 | £261,992 |
| 3 Greenburn Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-07-17 | £294,624 |
| 3 Greenburn Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-09-06 | £309,477 |
| 3 Greenburn Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-01-26 | £260,552 |
BL2 5DB 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 student residents living in BL2 5DB 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 5,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church CofE Primary School, Harwood Stitch-MI-Lane , Harwood BL2 4HU | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 903 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 | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | - not rated | 2,860 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 | 3,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,604 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 | 261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firwood High School Stitch-MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Cafe | Christs Church, Stitch Mi Lane | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | White Horse, 177 Stitch Mi Lane | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Rocket | Spar Store, 63 New Lane | 235 yd | |
| Faithfull Cakes | BL2, BL2 | 356 yd | |
| Sunny's Fish & Chips | 29-31 New Lane | 402 yd | |
| Pizza Bite | 27 Kentmere Road | 591 yd | |
| Seven Acre | 150 Winchester Way | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherines Academy STITCH MI LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 270 yd |
| Withins Leisure Centre (Closed) Newby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 407 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy (Closed) Newby Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Dolan Park Newby Road | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Bolton Open Golf Complex (Closed) Longsight Lane | golf | 748 yd |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School ORCHARD GARDENS | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Firwood School (Closed) Crompton Way | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.