Churchgate is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 1HU is located in the Queens Park & Central 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 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 1YJ, BL1 1HL, BL1 1HS, BL1 1JG, BL1 1TS, BL1 1BT, BL1 1AU, BL1 1HX, BL1 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 1HU is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 48% | 43.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 52% | 56.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 1HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.4% 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 | 54.1% | 80.4% | 26.3% | 37.9% | 42.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 16.2% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 3.4% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 47.6% | 53.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 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.
In the area around BL1 1HU this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 6.7% | -21.3% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 21.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 40.9% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 79% | 75.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 82.7% | 71.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 71.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchgate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Lever 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 -60.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross House, 21 - 27 Churchgate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2022-09-13 | £475,745 |
| 37 - 41 Churchgate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £742,500 | 2017-10-27 | £1,024,375 |
| 11 - 13 Churchgate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-11-14 | £234,978 |
| 37 - 41 Churchgate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £434,236 | 2014-06-05 | £712,120 |
BL1 1HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Other | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaskell Community Primary School Thomas Holden Street , BL1 2QG | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,229 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 | 3,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Greece | 7-9 Churchgate | 23 yd | |
| Arabisque Taboosh | 18-20 Bank Street | 47 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Bar | 20 Bank Street | 47 yd | |
| Slice and Dice | Churchgate House, 30 Churchgate | 66 yd | |
| Calcuvis Ltd T/A Indulgence-Spoil Yourself | 7 Deansgate | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchgate | 11-13 Churchgate | 23 yd | |
| Hogarths | 37-41 Churchgate | 23 yd | |
| Ye Olde Man and Scythe | 6-8 Churchgate | 65 yd | |
| The Venue Bar | 14-18 Churchgate | 65 yd | |
| Barristers At The Swan | 2-4 Churchgate | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty King Kebab | 1 Churchgate | 23 yd | |
| Shah's | 17-19 Bradshawgate | 118 yd | |
| Pop Star | 15 Bradshawgate | 118 yd | |
| PIZZA4WORLD | Flat 1, 43-45 Bradshawgate | 187 yd | |
| Hashtag Burgers | 24 Bridge Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| mr cook | 35 Deansgate | 129 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 652 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 652 yd | |
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 746 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 391 yd |
| The Victoria Hall VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET | 404 yd | |
| Leisure Club @ Bolton HIGHER BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Ymca (Bolton) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| The Gym (Bolton) 4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 825 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 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 | 27.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.9% |
| 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 | 72.9% |
| Median download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.