Long Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6EB 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 Long Lane, Bolton, BL2 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6ED, BL2 6EA, BL2 6JA, BL2 6HX, BL2 6EQ, BL2 6EG, BL2 6HZ, BL2 6EJ, BL2 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 6EB is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 46.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 6EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 35.2% | 44.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 42.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 40.8% | 40.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 20.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 17.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 20.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.9% | 85% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 96.5% | 87% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 87.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Breightmet 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2026-02-02 | £101,702 |
| 6 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2026-01-09 | £104,334 |
| 30 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-10-31 | £94,483 |
| 18 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,970 | 2024-07-08 | £4,888 |
| 22 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-02 | £140,919 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,710 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 | 3,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osmund's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Blenheim Road , Breightmet BL2 6EL | - not rated | 96 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Fold Primary School Poulton Avenue , Breightmet BL2 6EG | - not rated | 178 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roscow Fold Primary School Stephens Street , Breightmet BL2 5DX | - not rated | 371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Withins Drive , BL2 5LF | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,965 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 | 3,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 5,126 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 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 328 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 147 yd | |
| Tonge Fold Cafe | 294 Bury Road | 968 yd | |
| KFC | Meadow Lane | 1,016 yd | |
| St Chads Church | Longworth Street | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 1 yd | |
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 267 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 596 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 712 yd | |
| The Withins | Breightmet Fold Lane | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 659 Bury Road | 222 yd | |
| THE FLAME IN GRILL | 2 The Oasthouse, Sandhurst Drive | 522 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 824 Bury Road | 528 yd | |
| U Kitchen | 844 Bury Road | 528 yd | |
| ZumuSushi Bolton | 812 Bury Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 274 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 528 yd | |
| Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane | 826 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bury Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 705 yd |
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Newhouse Farm Hollycroft Avenue | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Bolton County Fc RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
| Bolton Wyresdale Afc INVERBEG DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.