Princess Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 1EJ is located in the Queens Park & Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princess Street, Bolton, BL1 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 1AU, BL1 1DY, BL1 1EL, BL1 1HL, BL1 1HS, BL1 1JG, BL1 1DR, BL1 1PP, BL1 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 1EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.1% | 50.2% | 14.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 63.9% | 49.8% | -14.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 BL1 1EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.6% 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 | 63.1% | 66.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 28.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 23.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 33.4% | 45.1% | 11.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 44.8% | 36.5% | -8.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.6% | 13.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 24% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 36.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.9% | 72.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 65.4% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 15.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 65.4% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 12.1% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Farnworth North 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 -84.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 - 15 Princess Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2023-05-11 | £105,853 |
| 13 - 15 Princess Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-01-18 | £127,224 |
| 13 - 15 Princess Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2005-06-24 | £147,598 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 1EJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | - not rated | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,213 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 2,891 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 | 855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,318 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 | 3,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 251 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Re-Intergration Unit 27 Mawdsley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 251 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 704 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Not School.Net Base , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slice and Dice | Churchgate House, 30 Churchgate | 62 yd | |
| Shake 'N' Burg | 53 Bradshawgate | 86 yd | |
| The Coffee and New Generation | 57-61 Bradshawgate | 87 yd | |
| Big Ladz Kitchen | 26-28 Bradshawgate | 108 yd | |
| Sizzling Palate | 20-22 Bradshawgate | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Socialist Club | 16 Wood Street | 38 yd | |
| Loco | 25 Bradshawgate | 57 yd | |
| Ye Olde Man and Scythe | 6-8 Churchgate | 62 yd | |
| The Venue Bar | 14-18 Churchgate | 62 yd | |
| Barristers At The Swan | 2-4 Churchgate | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah's | 17-19 Bradshawgate | 57 yd | |
| Pop Star | 15 Bradshawgate | 57 yd | |
| PIZZA4WORLD | Flat 1, 43-45 Bradshawgate | 70 yd | |
| Tasty King Kebab | 1 Churchgate | 114 yd | |
| Subway | Kiosk 2, unit 10 Crompton Place, Exchange Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| mr cook | 35 Deansgate | 142 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 539 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 539 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 765 yd | |
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 283 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| The Victoria Hall VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET | 452 yd | |
| Ymca (Bolton) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Leisure Club @ Bolton HIGHER BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 706 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| The Gym (Bolton) 4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way | health and fitness suite | 877 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.