Long Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6EU 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 6EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6HJ, BL2 6HH, BL2 6ET, BL2 6HQ, BL2 6SB, BL2 6EL, BL2 6HN, BL2 6DZ, BL2 6EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 6EU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 47.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 32.7% | 34.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 49.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.3% | 45% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.1% | 19.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 27.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 94.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 93.9% 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% | 93.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 65.2% | 46.2% | 19.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
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. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-05-02 | £190,000 |
| 111 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-27 | £175,817 |
| 125 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-29 | £214,343 |
| 109 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-13 | £204,440 |
| 109 Long Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-12-17 | £202,655 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BL2 6EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,619 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 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackshaw Primary School Bideford Drive , Breightmet BL2 6TE | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,325 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 | 1,916 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 | 661 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 | 701 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afiya Smashburgers | 564 Bury Road | 472 yd | |
| Tonge Fold Cafe | 294 Bury Road | 1,058 yd | |
| KFC | Meadow Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 357 yd | |
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 552 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 822 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 835 yd | |
| Tansy Green | Brodick Drive | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLAME IN GRILL | 2 The Oasthouse, Sandhurst Drive | 231 yd | |
| Happy House | 659 Bury Road | 554 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 824 Bury Road | 701 yd | |
| U Kitchen | 844 Bury Road | 701 yd | |
| ZumuSushi Bolton | 812 Bury Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 586 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 701 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bury Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 417 yd |
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Newhouse Farm Hollycroft Avenue | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Bolton County Fc RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Bolton Wyresdale Afc INVERBEG DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.