23POPULATION
6.5%UNEMPLOYED
37%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
9%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of BL2 2EY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BL2 2EY 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 BL2 2EY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 56.5%Male
  • 43.5%Female

From the last census, 56.5% of people in BL22EY male, and 43.5% female. Men outnumber women in Tonge with the Haulgh.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 37%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BL2 2EY is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.3%WORKING
  • 6.5%UNEMPLOYED

6.5% 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

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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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 BL2 2EY

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

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in BL2 2EY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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BL22EY Postcode Breakdown

BLAREA2DISTRICT2SECTOREYUNIT
Full PostcodeBL2 2EY
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

BL22EY Postal District

Compass Postal District

BL2 2EY 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 BL2 2EY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bolton1 miles W
Harwood1.1 miles E
Bradshaw1.2 miles NE
Farnworth2.4 miles S
Turton3.4 miles N
Edgworth3.6 miles N
Radcliffe4 miles E
Bury4.6 miles E
Walkden4.7 miles S
Westhoughton5 miles W
Belmont5 miles NW
Whitefield5.1 miles E
Tyldesley5.2 miles SW
Holcombe5.5 miles NE
Horwich5.8 miles W
London175 miles SE
Glasgow171 miles NW
Edinburgh166 miles N
Cardiff148 miles S
Liverpool27 miles W
Southampton191 miles SE
Saint Ives192 miles S

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