Overview of BL1 2XS

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Brunswick Court is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 2XS 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 Brunswick Court, Bolton, BL1 2XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 2LT, BL1 2LU, BL1 2LL, BL1 2XW, BL1 2XR, BL1 2LP, BL1 2BZ, BL1 2LR, BL1 2BY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 2XS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.7%51.3%-1.4% 51.0% 0.3%
Male47.3%48.7%1.4% 49.0% -0.3%

Partnership Status

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 2XS, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44%43.8%-0.2% 37.9% 5.9%
Married: Opposite sex30.3%37%6.7% 44.2% -7.2%
Married: Same sex0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated4%3.9%-0.1% 2.2% 1.7%
Divorced13.6%9.8%-3.8% 9.1% 0.7%
Widowed7.4%5.2%-2.2% 6.1% -0.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health35.7%47.2%11.5% 48.4% -1.2%
Good health38%26.8%-11.2% 33.6% -6.8%
Fair health13.6%15.2%1.6% 12.7% 2.5%
Bad health9.3%8.5%-0.8% 4.0% 4.5%
Very bad health3.4%2.3%-1.1% 1.2% 1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 2XS 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.5%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 Levels10.8%10.9%0.1% 13.4% -2.5%
Apprenticeship4.6%5.7%1.1% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.2%12.5%6.3% 16.9% -4.4%
Degree or Similar9.9%15.3%5.4% 33.8% -18.5%
Other8.4%2.6%-5.8% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian4.8%3%-1.8% 3.1% -0.1%
Pakistani17%23.4%6.4% 2.7% 20.7%
Other Asian1.4%1.1%-0.3% 1.6% -0.5%
Black African2.3%12.2%9.9% 2.5% 9.7%
Other Black0%1.1%1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian2.7%0.9%-1.8% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.5%1.5%1.0% 0.4% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%0.9%-0.5% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.5%1.5%1.0% 0.8% 0.7%
White67.3%44.3%-23.0% 81.4% -37.1%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab0.5%5.5%5.0% 0.6% 4.9%
Other1.8%4%2.2% 1.6% 2.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.8%65%-16.8% 83.2% -18.2%
European Union3.6%6%2.4% 6.1% -0.1%
Rest of Europe1.1%0.2%-0.9% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa1.4%13.6%12.2% 2.7% 10.9%
Middle East and Asia11.6%14.9%3.3% 5.6% 9.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0.2%-0.3% 1.3% -1.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.7%65.2%-15.5% 83.2% -18.0%
10+ Years1.1%15.9%14.8% 9.8% 6.1%
5-10 Years3.6%9.7%6.1% 2.9% 6.8%
2-5 Years3.2%6.6%3.4% 2.2% 4.4%
Less than 2 years11.4%2.7%-8.7% 1.9% 0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.1% 76.7% -14.6%
Italy4.6% 0.6% 4.0%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Other EU countries2.9% 1.5% 1.4%
North Africa0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Southern Asia4.4% 1.2% 3.2%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
No passport held21.7% 13.5% 8.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion15.7% 37.2% -21.5%
Christian34.3% 46.2% -11.9%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Muslim43.3% 6.5% 36.8%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is Brunswick Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Court 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£26,400
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BL1 2XS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brunswick Court are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brunswick Court, Bolton, BL1 2XS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 2XS

Average Price
£164,676
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£164,676
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brunswick Court

Average Price
£166,546
Semi-Detached
£209,598
Terraced
£163,856
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brunswick CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Brunswick Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002022-09-30 £163,988
12 Brunswick Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£39,0002019-05-25 £61,839
28 Brunswick Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£75,0002018-10-03 £119,264
32 Brunswick Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£75,0002018-02-20 £122,083
34 Brunswick Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£125,0002017-08-11 £205,291
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 2XS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee75
Looking after home or family62
Retired53
Long-Term Sick or disabled45
Other35
Part-Time Employee33
Unemployed25
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Manufacturing16
Administrative and support service activities14
Education9
Human health and social work activities9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Information and communication4
Construction4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
4out of 4 2,179 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 4,456 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gaskell Community Primary School
Thomas Holden Street , BL1 2QG
3out of 4 298 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL
3out of 4 571 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
The Olive School, Bolton
Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT
4out of 4 756 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Darley Street , BL1 3DX
3out of 4 928 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Valley Community Primary School
Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG
4out of 4 1,097 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eden Boys' School Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 1,182 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 1,211 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ
4out of 4 2,086 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
3out of 4 2,300 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
3out of 4 2,380 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 947 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 1,212 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 3,549 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA
- not rated 1,124 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 1,157 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Bolton
Deane Road , BL3 5AB
- not rated 1,158 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Keswick Street , BL1 8LX
- not rated 1,358 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB
- not rated 1,445 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe CreateClaremont House, St Georges Road191 yd
Bolton Deaf SocietyBark Street208 yd
Heaton Fold CafeHeaton Fold Horticultural Centre, Overdale Drive232 yd
The Colony Health and Fitness73-75 Knowsley Street261 yd
Fazz's Indian Kitchen. Bandidos TulumUnit 10/12 The Vaults324 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Royal Hotel53 Vernon Street215 yd
The CaveUnit V14 The Market Place324 yd
The Cotton Tree15 Prince Street364 yd
Diversion26 Corporation Street481 yd
The Star11 Bow Street493 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Signature Grill32 Bath Street218 yd
Pizza Hut (Zarr Enterprise Ltd)unit 8 Marsden House, Marsden Road268 yd
Francas193 St Georges Road316 yd
Poseidon's205 St Georges Road316 yd
Berries, Bagels & ShakesUnit M2, The Market Place324 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AldiHigher Bridge Street454 yd
mr cook35 Deansgate626 yd
MorrisonsBlackhorse Street1,020 yd
Morrisons Dawes Service StationBlackhorse Street1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Barbarian Gym
SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET
health and fitness suite145 yd
Leisure Club @ Bolton
HIGHER BRIDGE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool327 yd
The Victoria Hall
VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET
328 yd
Ymca (Bolton)
DEANSGATE
health and fitness suite480 yd
David Lloyd Club (Bolton)
CHORLEY STREET
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts501 yd
Bolton Lads & Girls Club
Spa Road
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite568 yd
St Matthews Primary School
KENTFORD ROAD
grass pitches595 yd
The Gym (Bolton)
4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way
health and fitness suite775 yd
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club
Avenue Street
grass pitches824 yd
Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed)
Mawdsley Street
health and fitness suite, squash courts829 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed67.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed81.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.