Oakenbottom Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6DG 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 Oakenbottom Road, Bolton, BL2 6DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6DR, BL2 6DS, BL2 6DH, BL2 6DJ, BL2 5DT, BL2 6DQ, BL2 6DL, BL2 6HZ, BL2 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 6DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 50.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 47.6% | 44.8% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 35.2% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 38.6% | -14.9% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 42.6% | 14.7% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around BL2 6DG this area, 40.7% 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 14.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 40.7% | 9.2% | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11.4% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -19.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.6% | 80.4% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.5% 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% | 81.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 88.9% | 81.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakenbottom Road 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 -19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oakenbottom Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-06-26 | £114,995 |
| 8 Oakenbottom Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-16 | £123,192 |
| 4 Oakenbottom Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-10-28 | £149,400 |
| 14 Oakenbottom Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-10-10 | £138,879 |
| 10 Oakenbottom Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-09-29 | £88,105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,099 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 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 2,577 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 | 220 yd | |
| Tonge Fold Cafe | 294 Bury Road | 648 yd | |
| St Chads Church | Longworth Street | 744 yd | |
| Honey Cafe | 6 Tonge Fold Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 322 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 390 yd | |
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 546 yd | |
| Bowling Green | Bury Road | 760 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Chippy | 348 Bury Road | 390 yd | |
| Happy House | 659 Bury Road | 458 yd | |
| The Hideout | 357 Bury Road | 540 yd | |
| Speedy Gonzales | 2 Tonge Old Road | 561 yd | |
| Chipsrus | 14 Tonge Old Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 524 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Newhouse Farm Hollycroft Avenue | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.