Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton, BL1 3JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 3JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	51.1%	0.6%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.5%	48.9%	-0.6%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.9%	26.9%	1.0%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	32.5%	36.9%	4.4%	44.2%	-7.3%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.2%	3.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	18.7%	15%	-3.7%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	18.1%	17.5%	-0.6%	6.1%	11.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	21%	21.8%	0.8%	48.4%	-26.6%
Good health	26.9%	29.6%	2.7%	33.6%	-4.0%
Fair health	33.9%	30.7%	-3.2%	12.7%	18.0%
Bad health	12.4%	11.2%	-1.2%	4.0%	7.2%
Very bad health	5.9%	6.7%	0.8%	1.2%	5.5%

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 3JW this area, 44.4% 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 14.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	57.8%	44.4%	-13.4%	18.2%	26.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	9.4%	0.4%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.8%	6.9%	-3.9%	13.4%	-6.5%
Apprenticeship	8.4%	13.1%	4.7%	5.3%	7.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.2%	9.4%	5.2%	16.9%	-7.5%
Degree or Similar	7.2%	14.4%	7.2%	33.8%	-19.4%
Other	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0%	6.8%	6.8%	2.7%	4.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	96.2%	86.4%	-9.8%	81.4%	5.0%
Other	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.2%	92.8%	-3.4%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	92.8%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.2%	76.7%	-4.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Spain	2.8%	0.4%	2.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	22.2%	13.5%	8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	60%	46.2%	13.8%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	7.2%	6.5%	0.7%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Rushey Fold Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushey Fold Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley Bridge 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 -15.8%.

🔎 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. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BL1 3JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rushey Fold Lane are based on 71 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 Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton, BL1 3JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 3JW

Average Price
£112,549

Semi-Detached
£165,441

Terraced
£110,145

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rushey Fold Lane

Average Price
£119,331

Semi-Detached
£152,113

Terraced
£117,374

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rushey Fold LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-03-01	£122,682
19 Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2024-01-26	£115,279
33 Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2023-09-12	£85,514
23 Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2023-09-08	£106,893
21 Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£99,950	2023-06-19	£109,464

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 3JW

Employment

BL1 3JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BL1 3JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	74
Full-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	11
Other	8
Part-Time Employee	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Education	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Construction	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Other	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1

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	3,388 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB	3out of 4	391 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ	2out of 4	470 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ	3out of 4	589 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX	3out of 4	669 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS	3out of 4	802 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE	4out of 4	822 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ	3out of 4	907 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	3out of 4	2,293 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG	3out of 4	2,580 yd	University technical college	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	2,439 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	2,576 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	4,203 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH	- not rated	510 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT	4out of 4	905 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX	- not rated	1,289 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA	- not rated	1,701 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ	3out of 4	1,785 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Hopes for Halliwell	St Pauls Community Centre, Halliwell Road	111 yd
Halliwell Befriending Service	St Pauls Church Hall, Halliwell Road	117 yd
HAFWAY	St Pauls Community Centre, Halliwell Road	185 yd
Halliwell Cafe	465 Halliwell Road	225 yd
Food N Tipple	107 Eskrick Street	314 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Keg & Thread	423-425 Halliwell Road	117 yd
Crofters Arms	494 Halliwell Road	185 yd
Stork tavern	548 Halliwell Road	185 yd
Lord Raglan	Lord Raglan, 384 Halliwell Road	291 yd
Ainsworth Arms	606 Halliwell Road	418 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Feast Original	469 Halliwell Road	104 yd
Whitesides Fish and Chip Shop Limited	470 Halliwell Road	145 yd
chknstop	428 Halliwell Road	169 yd
Kebabish Chippy	141 Eskrick Street	314 yd
Pizza & Kebab House	349 Halliwell Road	314 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Mornington Road		1,067 yd
Morrisons Service Station	Mornington Road		1,067 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET	grass pitches	603 yd
Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET	swimming pool	611 yd
Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD	grass pitches	729 yd
Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET		752 yd
Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY	grass pitches	782 yd
Smithills Community Sports Centre SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	812 yd
Smithills School SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	870 yd
Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	906 yd
Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road	health and fitness suite	979 yd
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street	grass pitches	982 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL1 3JW