Bury Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6NY 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 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6US, BL2 6NZ, BL2 6JL, BL2 6JQ, BL2 6JP, BL2 6NX, BL2 6PA, BL2 6JW, BL2 6JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 6NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 56.4% | 54.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 43.6% | 45.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 37.4% | 38.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 39.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44% | 47.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 22% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 11.5% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 22% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 19.8% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 88.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.7% | 93.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bury Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 882 Bury Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-01-31 | £130,720 |
| 886 Bury Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-12-18 | £108,506 |
| 858 Bury Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-12-08 | £141,058 |
| 888 Bury Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-11-29 | £76,734 |
| 858 Bury Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2021-07-26 | £125,119 |
BL2 6NY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,927 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 | 4,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,865 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 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Fold Primary School Poulton Avenue , Breightmet BL2 6EG | - not rated | 544 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Moss Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Blenheim Road , Breightmet BL2 6EL | - not rated | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 3,249 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 | 3,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 5,406 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 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Moss Fixed Inclusion Centre , Falkirk Drive BL2 6NW | - not rated | 609 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 764 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Meadow Lane | 319 yd | |
| Thrive 24 Ltd | Unit 1, Meadow Business Park, Meadow Lane | 416 yd | |
| Greggs Meadow | Meadows Service Station, 1041 Bury Road | 446 yd | |
| Afiya Smashburgers | 564 Bury Road | 800 yd | |
| Kings Church | Suites 1-6, The Mill Industrial Estate, Bury New Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breightmet United Football Club | Bury Road | 186 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 265 yd | |
| The Withins | Breightmet Fold Lane | 275 yd | |
| Henighans Eat and Drink | 1043 Bury Road | 429 yd | |
| Henighans | 1043 Bury Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 852 Bury Road | 2 yd | |
| Big Al's Street Kitchen | 818 Bury Road | 163 yd | |
| ZumuSushi Bolton | 812 Bury Road | 175 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 824 Bury Road | 191 yd | |
| U Kitchen | 844 Bury Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 191 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bury Road | 222 yd | |
| Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane | 275 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Bolton Wyresdale Afc INVERBEG DRIVE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Breightmet Golf Club RED LANE | golf | 954 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.