Lydford Gardens is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 6TU 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 Lydford Gardens, Bolton, BL2 6TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 6TT, BL2 6TJ, BL2 6TX, BL2 6TZ, BL2 6TY, BL2 6TL, BL2 6TH, BL2 6TR, BL2 6UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 6TU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 30.5% | 32.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 50% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.5% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 47% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 18.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 27.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 90.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 93.2% | 95.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 95.4% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydford Gardens 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lydford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2023-09-08 | £250,781 |
| 12 Lydford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-18 | £105,466 |
| 18 Lydford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-01-17 | £147,964 |
| 13 Lydford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-01-28 | £198,369 |
| 19 Lydford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-09-24 | £139,661 |
BL2 6TU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School Falkirk Drive , BL2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackshaw Primary School Bideford Drive , Breightmet BL2 6TE | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowness Primary School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Norris Street , Little Lever BL3 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,131 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 | 2,407 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 | 1,367 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 | 1,406 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Meadow | Meadows Service Station, 1041 Bury Road | 882 yd | |
| KFC | Meadow Lane | 895 yd | |
| Kings Church | Suites 1-6, The Mill Industrial Estate, Bury New Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tansy Green | Brodick Drive | 472 yd | |
| Breightmet United Football Club | Bury Road | 859 yd | |
| Henighans | 1043 Bury Road | 882 yd | |
| Henighans Eat and Drink | 1043 Bury Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon View | 9 Moffat Close | 373 yd | |
| THE FLAME IN GRILL | 2 The Oasthouse, Sandhurst Drive | 736 yd | |
| Man Yuen | 1088 Bury Road | 857 yd | |
| MFG MEADOW GREGGS | 1041 Bury Road | 882 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 852 Bury Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Bury Road | 910 yd | |
| Go Local | 836-838 Bury Road | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Osmond And Andrew'S Rc Primary School FALKIRK DRIVE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Bolton County Fc RADCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Bolton Wyresdale Afc INVERBEG DRIVE | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Newhouse Farm Hollycroft Avenue | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Moss Park (Breightmet United Fc) TWISSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Leverhulme Cp School Breightmet Drive | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.