Neville Close is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 2XR 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 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Neville Close, Bolton, BL1 2XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 2LU, BL1 2LT, BL1 2XS, BL1 2DJ, BL1 2LL, BL1 2DD, BL1 2DR, BL1 2BS, BL1 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 2XR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 44% | 43.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 37% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.7% | 47.2% | 11.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 26.8% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around BL1 2XR this area, 37.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 15.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 17% | 23.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 20.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 67.3% | 44.3% | -23.0% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 81.8% | 65% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 13.6% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 65.2% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15.9% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 2.7% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 43.3% | 6.5% | 36.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neville Close 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 -22.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Neville Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-05-13 | £195,922 |
| 14 Neville Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-07-30 | £116,661 |
| 7 Neville Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2010-03-16 | £82,926 |
| 5 Neville Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2005-08-22 | £154,276 |
| 15 Neville Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2003-06-13 | £156,278 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Other | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskell Community Primary School Thomas Holden Street , BL1 2QG | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 1,043 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 | 1,173 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 2,428 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 | 971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,258 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 | 3,447 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 | 1,184 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Fold Cafe | Heaton Fold Horticultural Centre, Overdale Drive | 137 yd | |
| The Colony Health and Fitness | 73-75 Knowsley Street | 206 yd | |
| Bolton Deaf Society | Bark Street | 208 yd | |
| Cafe Create | Claremont House, St Georges Road | 223 yd | |
| Fazz's Indian Kitchen. Bandidos Tulum | Unit 10/12 The Vaults | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cave | Unit V14 The Market Place | 246 yd | |
| The Cotton Tree | 15 Prince Street | 299 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 53 Vernon Street | 314 yd | |
| The Star | 11 Bow Street | 409 yd | |
| Diversion | 26 Corporation Street | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Grill | 32 Bath Street | 124 yd | |
| Berries, Bagels & Shakes | Unit M2, The Market Place | 246 yd | |
| Shahs Takeaway | 41 Higher Bridge Street | 256 yd | |
| FRU-GO smoothie bar | Kiosk 3, Market Place Shopping Centre, The Market Place | 269 yd | |
| Grilleville Express | 65 Knowsley Street | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 379 yd | |
| mr cook | 35 Deansgate | 564 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 1,006 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Leisure Club @ Bolton HIGHER BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 228 yd |
| The Victoria Hall VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET | 292 yd | |
| Ymca (Bolton) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| The Gym (Bolton) 4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 796 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 908 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.