Saltwood Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 2JB is located in the Halliwell 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 Saltwood Grove, Bolton, BL1 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 2HZ, BL1 2JA, BL1 2UX, BL1 3SJ, BL1 2UT, BL1 3SH, BL1 2UY, BL1 3SD, BL1 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BL1 2JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 36.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 52.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 50.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 24.7% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 23.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 13.3% | 5% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 37.7% | 38.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 35.5% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% | 26.8% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 33.7% | 19.5% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -61.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 64.8% | 60.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 26.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 60.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 23.8% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 5.4% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.9% | 37.2% | -28.3% |
| Christian | 9.3% | 46.2% | -36.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 69.2% | 6.5% | 62.7% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saltwood Grove 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 -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Saltwood Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2020-04-03 | £168,409 |
| 6 Saltwood Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2008-05-22 | £152,387 |
| 8 Saltwood Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-05-22 | £184,167 |
| 7 Saltwood Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-10-16 | £256,099 |
| 10 Saltwood Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2001-06-07 | £161,657 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 2JB 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 | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 304 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaskell Community Primary School Thomas Holden Street , BL1 2QG | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,402 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 | 1,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,852 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 | 3,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery | Aylesford Walk | 150 yd | |
| Cafe Metro | 228 Waterloo Street | 261 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | The Courtyard, Calvin Street | 410 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | 16-19 Round Hill Way | 481 yd | |
| Elior at Warburtons Ltd | Hereford Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotton Tree | 15 Prince Street | 309 yd | |
| The Roundhouse | Kenton Close | 670 yd | |
| The Cave | Unit V14 The Market Place | 742 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 53 Vernon Street | 814 yd | |
| The Star | 11 Bow Street | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Murry Takeaway | 111 Higher Bridge Street | 276 yd | |
| Street Cafe Catering | B And Q, Kay Street | 346 yd | |
| Naseeb Grill & Curry House | 146 Blackburn Road | 372 yd | |
| Chai2wok | 146 Blackburn Road | 372 yd | |
| Franguitos | 155A BLACKBURN ROAD | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 276 yd | |
| mr cook | 35 Deansgate | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| The Gym (Bolton) 4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Leisure Club @ Bolton HIGHER BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 714 yd | |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 807 yd |
| The Victoria Hall VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET | 857 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Ymca (Bolton) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 328.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.