Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 6JE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	48.1%	48.7%	0.6%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	51.9%	51.3%	-0.6%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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	30.2%	34.5%	4.3%	37.9%	-3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	48.7%	-8.4%	44.2%	4.5%
Separated	1.9%	1.8%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	5.6%	9.1%	3.5%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	5.8%	0.6%	6.1%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.4%	42.2%	1.8%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	40.1%	37.8%	-2.3%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	16%	13.9%	-2.1%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	2.9%	4.4%	1.5%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%

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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.5%	21.7%	4.2%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	12.3%	-4.9%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	14.1%	-5.7%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	9%	4.1%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	20.6%	7.5%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	20.2%	0.1%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	7.5%	2.2%	-5.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Chinese	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.4%	96.7%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	99%	96.8%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96.5%	-2.5%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
Less than 2 years	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	61.8%	46.2%	15.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Forton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forton Avenue 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.

🔎 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 6JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Forton Avenue are based on 74 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 Forton Avenue, Bolton, BL2 6JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL2 6JE

Average Price
£186,789

Semi-Detached
£194,867

Terraced
£186,843

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£889

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forton Avenue

Average Price
£189,270

Semi-Detached
£193,778

Terraced
£178,782

Detached
£300,558

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£76,980

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
67 Forton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£163,000	2026-02-16	£161,235
1 Forton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-11-21	£229,367
1 Forton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-11-21	£233,510
17 Forton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-09-17	£221,008
61 Forton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2025-01-31	£146,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL2 6JE

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in BL2 6JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	15
Unemployed	13
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	15
Manufacturing	14
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN	- not rated	3,552 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU	- not rated	3,761 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	3,928 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE	- not rated	4,375 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH	- not rated	4,557 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	204 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crompton Fold Primary School Poulton Avenue , Breightmet BL2 6EG	- not rated	272 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Osmund's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Blenheim Road , Breightmet BL2 6EL	- not rated	341 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roscow Fold Primary School Stephens Street , Breightmet BL2 5DX	- not rated	577 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Moss Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW	- not rated	583 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Withins School Newby Road , Breightmet BL2 5JB	- not rated	1,394 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT	3out of 4	2,158 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT	- not rated	2,158 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP	- not rated	3,166 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP	- not rated	3,166 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	3,548 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	3,872 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH	- not rated	5,108 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	- not rated	1,577 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	1,577 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD	- not rated	256 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX	- not rated	549 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX	- not rated	549 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX	- not rated	583 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR	3out of 4	583 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Afiya Smashburgers	564 Bury Road	520 yd
KFC	Meadow Lane	616 yd
Thrive 24 Ltd	Unit 1, Meadow Business Park, Meadow Lane	722 yd
Greggs Meadow	Meadows Service Station, 1041 Bury Road	735 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Breightmet Conservative Club	684 Bury Road	250 yd
The Withins	The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane	322 yd
Powerleague Bolton Community Club	Long Lane	404 yd
Breightmet United Football Club	Bury Road	476 yd
The Withins	Breightmet Fold Lane	503 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee Hing	824 Bury Road	181 yd
U Kitchen	844 Bury Road	181 yd
ZumuSushi Bolton	812 Bury Road	189 yd
Big Al's Street Kitchen	818 Bury Road	192 yd
Sea Breeze	852 Bury Road	308 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Go Local	836-838 Bury Road	181 yd
Nisa Local	687 Bury Road	308 yd
Aldi	Breightmet Fold Lane	503 yd
Morrisons	Bury Road	525 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive	grass pitches	167 yd
Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	385 yd
Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE	grass pitches	654 yd
Bolton Wyresdale Afc INVERBEG DRIVE	grass pitches	704 yd
Red Lane Primary School RED LANE	grass pitches	891 yd
Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	917 yd
Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE	artificial grass pitch	939 yd
Newhouse Farm Hollycroft Avenue	grass pitches	940 yd
Bolton County Fc RADCLIFFE ROAD	grass pitches	974 yd

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	97.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	118.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL2 6JE