Cheriton Drive is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6HJ 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 Cheriton Drive, Bolton, BL2 6HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6ET, BL2 6EU, BL2 6EL, BL2 6HH, BL2 6HQ, BL2 6EN, BL2 6EJ, BL2 6EH, BL2 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 6HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 6HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 49.7% | 60.3% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 15.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 15.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 38.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 26.5% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 20.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 12.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 6HJ this area, 34.7% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 34.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 8% | -14.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 19.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.6% | 13.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 94.8% | 95.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheriton Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Cheriton Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £36,000 | 2002-07-12 | £141,043 |
BL2 6HJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,422 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 | 3,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,130 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 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Fold Primary School Poulton Avenue , Breightmet BL2 6EG | - not rated | 401 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Moss Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 668 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 | 1,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 3,258 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 | 3,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 5,315 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 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,861 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 | 629 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 629 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Moss Fixed Inclusion Centre , Falkirk Drive BL2 6NW | - not rated | 668 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 671 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 430 yd | |
| KFC | Meadow Lane | 1,023 yd | |
| Tonge Fold Cafe | 294 Bury Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Bolton Community Club | Long Lane | 303 yd | |
| Breightmet Conservative Club | 684 Bury Road | 480 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 747 yd | |
| Tansy Green | Brodick Drive | 834 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 378 Bury Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLAME IN GRILL | 2 The Oasthouse, Sandhurst Drive | 236 yd | |
| Happy House | 659 Bury Road | 488 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 824 Bury Road | 626 yd | |
| U Kitchen | 844 Bury Road | 626 yd | |
| ZumuSushi Bolton | 812 Bury Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 516 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 626 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bury Road | 945 yd | |
| Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 492 yd |
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Newhouse Farm Hollycroft Avenue | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Bolton County Fc RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Bolton Wyresdale Afc INVERBEG DRIVE | grass pitches | 984 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 | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.