Withins Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 5DZ 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 Withins Lane, Bolton, BL2 5DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 5EA, BL2 5AQ, BL2 5LF, BL2 5AJ, BL2 5LH, BL2 5LE, BL2 5LG, BL2 5LJ, BL2 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 5DZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population 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 | 55.2% | 58.5% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 41.5% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 | 23.9% | 26.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 37.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 25.2% | 26.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 20.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.4% | 26.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -22.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 41% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 28.4% | 24.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 5DZ this area, 38.1% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.8% | 38.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 15.6% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 97% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 37.3% | 13.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 16.3% | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Withins Lane 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 fallen by about -2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Withins Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-19 | £232,376 |
| 152 Withins Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-30 | £199,054 |
| 134 Withins Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2023-05-22 | £49,364 |
| 30 Withins Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-02-24 | £198,897 |
| 140 Withins Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-01 | £276,170 |
BL2 5DZ 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 5DZ 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%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | 1out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,763 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 | 2out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 622 yd | |
| Thrive 24 Ltd | Unit 1, Meadow Business Park, Meadow Lane | 971 yd | |
| KFC | Meadow Lane | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 516 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 529 yd | |
| The Withins | Breightmet Fold Lane | 667 yd | |
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 685 yd | |
| Breightmet United Football Club | Bury Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Acre | 150 Winchester Way | 233 yd | |
| Happy House | 659 Bury Road | 482 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 824 Bury Road | 642 yd | |
| U Kitchen | 844 Bury Road | 642 yd | |
| ZumuSushi Bolton | 812 Bury Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 465 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 642 yd | |
| Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane | 667 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bury Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Withins Leisure Centre (Closed) Newby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 728 yd |
| Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Breightmet Golf Club RED LANE | golf | 981 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy STITCH MI LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy (Closed) Newby Road | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Dolan Park Newby Road | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.