Arthur Lane is in Ainsworth, Bolton and in Bury district. BL2 5PW is located in the Radcliffe North & Ainsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arthur Lane, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 5PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.1% | 52.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 47.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 24.4% | 36% | 11.6% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 47.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 53.3% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 12.8% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 37.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98% | 96.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury West 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 -6.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Arthur Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-06-16 | £657,114 |
| 12 Arthur Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2022-10-21 | £953,124 |
| 12 Arthur Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2008-12-01 | £1,282,079 |
| 1 Arthur Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-07-27 | £158,832 |
| 1 Arthur Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-07-27 | £158,832 |
BL2 5PW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL2 5PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Tommy Lane , Ainsworth BL2 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardy Mill Primary School Hardy Mill Road , Harwood BL2 4EF | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowercroft Primary School Ashington Drive , BL8 2TS | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 5,293 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 | 1,538 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 | 1,347 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casalingo | 23-23a Church Street | 709 yd | |
| Baci | 1 Arthur Lane | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke William Inn | Duke William Inn, Well Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zugafun Ltd | 45 Church Street | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Hall Road AINSWORTH FOOTBALL CLUB AINSWORTH FOOTBALL CLUB AINSWORTH HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Breightmet Golf Club RED LANE | golf | 919 yd |
| Harwood Golf Club ROADING BROOK ROAD | golf | 1,070 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.