Lorton Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6PR 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 Lorton Grove, Bolton, BL2 6PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 5NE, BL2 5ND, BL2 6PS, BL2 5LY, BL2 6AF, BL2 5NQ, BL2 5LZ, BL2 5NG, BL2 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 6PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 43.9% | 46.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 27.9% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 38.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 19.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 6PR this area, 29.1% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 29.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 93.5% | 93.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 93.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lorton Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bradshaw 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 fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Lorton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2026-03-30 | £165,000 |
| 26 Lorton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-04 | £234,058 |
| 15 Lorton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-09-22 | £201,952 |
| 14 Lorton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-28 | £217,787 |
| 20 Lorton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-30 | £204,108 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,293 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 | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lane Primary School Red Lane , Breightmet BL2 5HP | - not rated | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Withins Drive , BL2 5LF | - not rated | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton Fold Primary School Poulton Avenue , Breightmet BL2 6EG | - not rated | 757 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community 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 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 3,072 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 | 4,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,399 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 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,276 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 | 421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 866 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Stephens Street , BL2 5DX | - not rated | 866 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | - not rated | 872 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Chorley New Road , BL1 4QR | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive 24 Ltd | Unit 1, Meadow Business Park, Meadow Lane | 258 yd | |
| KFC | Meadow Lane | 409 yd | |
| Greggs Meadow | Meadows Service Station, 1041 Bury Road | 511 yd | |
| Kings Church | Suites 1-6, The Mill Industrial Estate, Bury New Road | 923 yd | |
| Afiya Smashburgers | 564 Bury Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Withins | Breightmet Fold Lane | 111 yd | |
| The Withins | The Withins, Breightmet Fold Lane | 339 yd | |
| Breightmet United Football Club | Bury Road | 390 yd | |
| Henighans Eat and Drink | 1043 Bury Road | 493 yd | |
| Henighans | 1043 Bury Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 852 Bury Road | 367 yd | |
| Big Al's Street Kitchen | 818 Bury Road | 422 yd | |
| ZumuSushi Bolton | 812 Bury Road | 425 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 824 Bury Road | 434 yd | |
| U Kitchen | 844 Bury Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Breightmet Fold Lane | 111 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bury Road | 349 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 434 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 687 Bury Road | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Red Lane Primary School RED LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Breightmet Golf Club RED LANE | golf | 588 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Bolton Wyresdale Afc INVERBEG DRIVE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Withins Leisure Centre (Closed) Newby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,089 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 | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.