73POPULATION
2.4%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
27%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of BL5 2YU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BL5 2YU in Bolton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BL5 2YU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 81%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 53.4%Male
  • 46.6%Female

From the last census, 53.4% of people in BL52YU male, and 46.6% female. Men outnumber women in Horwich and Blackrod.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BL5 2YU is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.3%WORKING
  • 2.4%UNEMPLOYED

2.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near BL5 2YU

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in BL5 2YU

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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BL52YU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeBL5 2YU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBolton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyGreater Manchester
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BL52YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

BL5 2YU postcode is located in the postal town of Bolton. Bolton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BL5 2YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Horwich0.9 miles NW
Rivington2.3 miles NW
Adlington2.6 miles W
Westhoughton2.8 miles SE
Belmont3.5 miles NE
Hindley4.2 miles SW
Bolton4.3 miles E
Ince5 miles SW
Wigan5 miles SW
Coppull5 miles W
Atherton5.2 miles SE
Standish5.3 miles W
Abram5.3 miles SW
Chorley5.3 miles NW
Bradshaw5.8 miles E
London178 miles SE
Glasgow169 miles NW
Edinburgh165 miles N
Cardiff147 miles S
Liverpool22 miles W
Southampton192 miles SE
Saint Ives193 miles S

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