Overview of BL2 6EJ

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St Osmunds Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6EJ 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 St Osmunds Grove, Bolton, BL2 6EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6EH, BL2 6EE, BL2 6EL, BL2 6ET, BL2 6EN, BL2 6EQ, BL2 6HJ, BL2 6EB, BL2 6ED.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 6EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%51.8%2.5% 51.0% 0.8%
Male50.7%48.2%-2.5% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.1%41.6%3.5% 37.9% 3.7%
Married: Opposite sex42.5%41.6%-0.9% 44.2% -2.6%
Married: Same sex0.9%0.8%-0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated2.7%1.3%-1.4% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced10.2%9.2%-1.0% 9.1% 0.1%
Widowed5.8%5%-0.8% 6.1% -1.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40.4%40.2%-0.2% 48.4% -8.2%
Good health33.3%33.1%-0.2% 33.6% -0.5%
Fair health15.2%18%2.8% 12.7% 5.3%
Bad health9.6%7.4%-2.2% 4.0% 3.4%
Very bad health1.4%1.3%-0.1% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.8%27.8%-8.0% 18.2% 9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.3%12.2%-1.1% 9.6% 2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.8%11.8%-5.0% 13.4% -1.6%
Apprenticeship4.9%5.1%0.2% 5.3% -0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%19%8.4% 16.9% 2.1%
Degree or Similar10.6%21.5%10.9% 33.8% -12.3%
Other8%2.5%-5.5% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%3.6%3.6% 0.7% 2.9%
Indian4.3%3.9%-0.4% 3.1% 0.8%
Pakistani0.4%2.3%1.9% 2.7% -0.4%
Other Asian0.4%0.3%-0.1% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0%1.3%1.3% 2.5% -1.2%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%1%0.3% 0.9% 0.1%
White94%85.9%-8.1% 81.4% 4.5%
Other0.4%0.3%-0.1% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.4%93.5%-1.9% 83.2% 10.3%
European Union1.4%0%-1.4% 6.1% -6.1%
Africa1.4%2.3%0.9% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia1.4%4.2%2.8% 5.6% -1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.4%93.2%-2.2% 83.2% 10.0%
10+ Years1.1%4.5%3.4% 9.8% -5.3%
5-10 Years0%1.6%1.6% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years0.4%0%-0.4% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.2%0.6%-2.6% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.8% 76.7% 2.1%
Other EU countries1.6% 1.5% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Eastern Asia1% 0.3% 0.7%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
No passport held18% 13.5% 4.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.3% 37.2% -6.9%
Christian55.1% 46.2% 8.9%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Muslim5.4% 6.5% -1.1%
Not answered5.7% 6.0% -0.3%

Safety

Is St Osmunds Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Osmunds Grove 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,300
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BL2 6EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Osmunds Grove are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Osmunds Grove, Bolton, BL2 6EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL2 6EJ

Average Price
£166,473
Semi-Detached
£178,461
Terraced
£158,480
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Osmunds Grove

Average Price
£153,788
Semi-Detached
£171,988
Terraced
£135,589
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Osmunds GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 St Osmunds Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£122,0002022-05-11 £140,699
4 St Osmunds Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002019-11-29 £146,175
6 St Osmunds Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£89,9952011-10-20 £168,347
6 St Osmunds Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£85,0002010-03-04 £152,090
2 St Osmunds Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£105,0002007-08-23 £159,588
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL2 6EJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee75
Retired47
Part-Time Employee31
Looking after home or family20
Self-Employed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Student (economically inactive)13
Unemployed10
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Manufacturing19
Human health and social work activities16
Construction15
Education8
Transport and storage7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities2
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grosvenor Nursery School
Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR
4out of 4 3,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
4out of 4 4,205 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 4,894 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE
3out of 4 152 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW
3out of 4 753 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Red Lane Primary School
Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP
3out of 4 1,066 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Blackshaw Primary School
Bideford Drive , Breightmet BL2 6TE
3out of 4 1,182 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ
2out of 4 1,321 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Lever School
Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT
2out of 4 2,145 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Canon Slade CofE School
Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP
4out of 4 3,084 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 3,508 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 3,596 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Mount St Joseph
Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU
3out of 4 3,607 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 3,194 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 3,517 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 1,669 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Forwards Centre
Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX
3out of 4 439 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 1,809 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birtenshaw
Crompton Way , BL2 2PE
- not rated 2,227 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ladywood School
Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG
4out of 4 2,498 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Afiya Smashburgers564 Bury Road353 yd
KFCMeadow Lane873 yd
Greggs MeadowMeadows Service Station, 1041 Bury Road986 yd
Thrive 24 LtdUnit 1, Meadow Business Park, Meadow Lane988 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Powerleague Bolton Community ClubLong Lane208 yd
Breightmet Conservative Club684 Bury Road289 yd
The WithinsThe Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane549 yd
Breightmet United Football ClubBury Road733 yd
Tansy GreenBrodick Drive758 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Happy House659 Bury Road318 yd
THE FLAME IN GRILL2 The Oasthouse, Sandhurst Drive355 yd
Lee Hing824 Bury Road436 yd
U Kitchen844 Bury Road436 yd
ZumuSushi Bolton812 Bury Road447 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Nisa Local687 Bury Road332 yd
Go Local836-838 Bury Road436 yd
AldiBreightmet Fold Lane758 yd
MorrisonsBury Road786 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Leverhulme Cp School
Breightmet Drive
grass pitches203 yd
Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc)
TWISSE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches630 yd
Powerleague (Bolton)
LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE
artificial grass pitch687 yd
Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre
LONG LANE
athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite691 yd
Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School
FALKIRK DRIVE
grass pitches735 yd
Newhouse Farm
Hollycroft Avenue
grass pitches791 yd
Bolton Wyresdale Afc
INVERBEG DRIVE
grass pitches896 yd
Bolton County Fc
RADCLIFFE ROAD
grass pitches906 yd
Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold)
EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET
grass pitches973 yd
Red Lane Primary School
RED LANE
grass pitches1,052 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed53.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed66.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed19 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.