Beechcroft Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6EZ is located in the Little Lever & Darcy Lever 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 Beechcroft Grove, Bolton, BL2 6EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6HA, BL2 6EX, BL2 6HB, BL2 6EY, BL2 6GJ, BL2 6HE, BL2 6HF, BL2 6SB, BL3 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 6EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 56% | 52.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44% | 47.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 6EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 48.8% | 55.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 22.7% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 39.1% | 49.4% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 29.1% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 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.
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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 25.6% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 21.5% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 11.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 15% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.7% | 83.3% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 85.9% | 86.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 86.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 37.3% | 13.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechcroft Grove was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 986.4% higher than the Breightmet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechcroft Grove has the lowest crime rate of 4 local areas in Breightmet and the 13th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Beechcroft Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-08-11 | £126,949 |
| 13 Beechcroft Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2021-08-10 | £107,605 |
| 38 Beechcroft Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-04-21 | £83,293 |
| 25 Beechcroft Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2018-09-28 | £112,372 |
| 13 Beechcroft Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-01-05 | £95,381 |
BL2 6EZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,240 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 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackshaw Primary School Bideford Drive , Breightmet BL2 6TE | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 1,536 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 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,231 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,241 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 | 2,356 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 | 1,102 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 | 1,143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 900 yd | |
| Sue's Cafe | Bolton Lads and Girls Club, Hacken Lane | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 797 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 276 Radcliffe Road | 861 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 928 yd | |
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 983 yd | |
| Tansy Green | Brodick Drive | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLAME IN GRILL | 2 The Oasthouse, Sandhurst Drive | 394 yd | |
| German Sausage | Unit 6, Riverdale Business Park, Hacken Lane | 858 yd | |
| Dragon View | 9 Moffat Close | 891 yd | |
| Happy House | 659 Bury Road | 994 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 824 Bury Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 1,022 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 124 yd |
| Newhouse Farm Hollycroft Avenue | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 305 yd |
| Bolton County Fc RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 900 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 | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.