Silchester Way is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 5DJ 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 Silchester Way, Bolton, BL2 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 5DH, BL2 5DQ, BL2 5AD, BL2 5DL, BL2 5DG, BL2 5EJ, BL2 5BN, BL2 5DD, BL2 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 5DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.9% | 53.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 50% | 60.4% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 27.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 52.7% | 49.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 34% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around BL2 5DJ this area, 34.8% 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 10.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 34.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 17% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -23.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.1% | 81.9% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 88.9% | 82.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 83.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Silchester Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2008-05-02 | £110,179 |
BL2 5DJ 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 5DJ 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 | 90 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,959 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 | 5,219 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Withins Drive , BL2 5LF | - not rated | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church CofE Primary School, Harwood Stitch-MI-Lane , Harwood BL2 4HU | - not rated | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | - not rated | 3,072 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 | 3,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,649 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 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 408 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 | 631 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 930 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 | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | White Horse, 177 Stitch Mi Lane | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny's Fish & Chips | 29-31 New Lane | 175 yd | |
| Spar Rocket | Spar Store, 63 New Lane | 217 yd | |
| Seven Acre | 150 Winchester Way | 407 yd | |
| Pizza Bite | 27 Kentmere Road | 506 yd | |
| Faithfull Cakes | BL2, BL2 | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Withins Leisure Centre (Closed) Newby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 368 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy STITCH MI LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 490 yd |
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy (Closed) Newby Road | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Dolan Park Newby Road | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School ORCHARD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.66 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.