Bolton Road is in Bury and in Bury district. BL8 2AH is located in the Bury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL8 2XX, BL8 2QG, BL8 2AB, BL8 2QA, BL8 2QQ, BL8 2NW, BL8 2QB, BL8 2AQ, BL8 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL8 2AH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.3% | 47.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 BL8 2AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 45.2% | 49.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 33% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 2.4% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 44.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 36.3% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 12.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 15.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 28.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.2% | 78.1% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 80% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 80% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury West 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 -99.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89C Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2023-03-16 | £45,086 |
| 69 - 87 Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-01-31 | £511,409 |
| 89C Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2008-07-04 | £58,799 |
| 89C Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2007-11-21 | £46,122 |
| 89C Bolton Road, Bury, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2007-05-29 | £50,257 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury Leigh Lane , Elton BL8 2RH | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton Community Primary School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbank Primary School Woodbank Primary School Brandlesholme Road , BL8 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 709 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Thai | 169 Bolton Road | 227 yd | |
| krung theph | 169 Bolton Road | 227 yd | |
| Ruposhi Indian Restaurant | Woolpack Hotel, 182 Wood Street | 528 yd | |
| Gourmet Sandwich Bar | 171 Ainsworth Road | 621 yd | |
| Its Time 4 Change | Manna House, Irwell Street | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Help Me Thro | 141-143 Crostons Road | 602 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, 338 Bolton Road | 673 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 351 Bolton Road | 881 yd | |
| Earl of Derby | 14-16 Silver Street | 905 yd | |
| The Old White Lion | 6 Bolton Street | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 89a Bolton Road | 6 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 89b Bolton Road | 6 yd | |
| Mix Grill | 93 Bolton Road | 20 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 105 Bolton Road | 68 yd | |
| Jaks Kitchen | 53-55 Bolton Road | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited | Crostons Retail Park, Wood Street | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baden Powell Hall MILLETT STREET | 367 yd | |
| St Gabriels Rc High School ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE ST GABRIELS SCHOOL HOUSE BARON STREET | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Whitehead Park KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V HOLDINGS PLAYING FIELDS NEWBOLD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Bury Grammar School (Girls) BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Bury Grammar School (Boys) TENTERDEN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Castle Leisure Centre BOLTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Silver'S Gym SILVERS GYM SILVERS GYM BACK SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Bury Grammar School Boys Playing Fields WELLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Wellington Barracks Playing Field MINDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Bury Church Of England High School HASLAM BROW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.