Yewdale Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 5JE 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 Yewdale Avenue, Bolton, BL2 5JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 5JF, BL2 5JJ, BL2 5JQ, BL2 5JW, BL2 5JA, BL2 5HZ, BL2 5HY, BL2 5JN, BL2 5JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 5JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 39.2% | 50.3% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 17.3% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 25.9% | 22.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (68.8%) 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 | 24.7% | 33% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 17% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 5JE this area, 33% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 33% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 15.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 96.9% | 90.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yewdale Avenue 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 -3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Yewdale Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-11-24 | £160,917 |
| 21 Yewdale Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2021-04-26 | £71,229 |
| 50 Yewdale Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2018-07-06 | £113,383 |
| 58 Yewdale Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-05-09 | £89,574 |
| 60 Yewdale Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2013-05-10 | £159,842 |
BL2 5JE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 5,359 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardy Mill Primary School Hardy Mill Road , Harwood BL2 4EF | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Brookfold Lane , Harwood BL2 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 4,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 261 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | 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 | 487 yd | |
| Baci | 1 Arthur Lane | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | White Horse, 177 Stitch Mi Lane | 451 yd | |
| The Withins | Breightmet Fold Lane | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Bite | 27 Kentmere Road | 191 yd | |
| Faithfull Cakes | BL2, BL2 | 403 yd | |
| Spar Rocket | Spar Store, 63 New Lane | 776 yd | |
| Seven Acre | 150 Winchester Way | 810 yd | |
| Sunny's Fish & Chips | 29-31 New Lane | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherines Academy (Closed) Newby Road | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Dolan Park Newby Road | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Withins Leisure Centre (Closed) Newby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 318 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy STITCH MI LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Breightmet Golf Club RED LANE | golf | 646 yd |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School ORCHARD GARDENS | grass pitches | 646 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 | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.