Overview of BL1 3TA

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Pentland Terrace is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 3TA 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 Pentland Terrace, Bolton, BL1 3TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3TH, BL1 3RZ, BL1 3TQ, BL1 3SX, BL1 3TF, BL1 3RX, BL1 3SU, BL1 3SY, BL1 3SZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 3TA is primarily male, with 53.6% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female43.7%46.4%2.7% 51.0% -4.6%
Male56.3%53.6%-2.7% 49.0% 4.6%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.1%40%4.9% 37.9% 2.1%
Married: Opposite sex25%32.7%7.7% 44.2% -11.5%
Married: Same sex0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated9.1%5.4%-3.7% 2.2% 3.2%
Divorced23.6%15.6%-8.0% 9.1% 6.5%
Widowed6.7%6.3%-0.4% 6.1% 0.2%

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 (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health31.6%46.5%14.9% 48.4% -1.9%
Good health24.3%23.3%-1.0% 33.6% -10.3%
Fair health26.7%17.7%-9.0% 12.7% 5.0%
Bad health15%8.3%-6.7% 4.0% 4.3%
Very bad health2.4%4.2%1.8% 1.2% 3.0%

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 3TA this area, 36.9% 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 qualifications52.9%36.9%-16.0% 18.2% 18.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.5%14.3%2.8% 9.6% 4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.7%11.8%3.1% 13.4% -1.6%
Apprenticeship1%2%1.0% 5.3% -3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.7%11.8%3.1% 16.9% -5.1%
Degree or Similar8.7%15.3%6.6% 33.8% -18.5%
Other8.7%7.9%-0.8% 2.8% 5.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.1% 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)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese0.4%0%-0.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian12.6%9.7%-2.9% 3.1% 6.6%
Pakistani5.3%11.8%6.5% 2.7% 9.1%
Other Asian1.2%2.8%1.6% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African3.2%12.8%9.6% 2.5% 10.3%
Black Caribbean1.2%0.3%-0.9% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black2.4%0.7%-1.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.3%-0.1% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%1.7%1.3% 0.9% 0.8%
White68%44.1%-23.9% 81.4% -37.3%
Arab4.5%9.7%5.2% 0.6% 9.1%
Other0.4%5.6%5.2% 1.6% 4.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66% 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 Kingdom77.3%66%-11.3% 83.2% -17.2%
European Union4.5%3.4%-1.1% 6.1% -2.7%
Rest of Europe1.6%1.4%-0.2% 0.8% 0.6%
Africa3.6%9.6%6.0% 2.7% 6.9%
Middle East and Asia12.1%18.9%6.8% 5.6% 13.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0.7%-0.1% 1.3% -0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.1%66.7%-9.4% 83.2% -16.5%
10+ Years1.6%13.9%12.3% 9.8% 4.1%
5-10 Years7.3%16%8.7% 2.9% 13.1%
2-5 Years6.5%2.4%-4.1% 2.2% 0.2%
Less than 2 years8.5%1%-7.5% 1.9% -0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.1% 76.7% -13.6%
Italy2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Other EU countries2.8% 1.5% 1.3%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia5.9% 1.2% 4.7%
No passport held23.4% 13.5% 9.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion14.2% 37.2% -23.0%
Christian33.9% 46.2% -12.3%
Muslim43.9% 6.5% 37.4%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Pentland Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentland Terrace 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 -12.7%.



🔎 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 3TA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pentland Terrace are based on 4 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 Pentland Terrace, Bolton, BL1 3TA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 3TA

Average Price
£144,463
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£144,463
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pentland Terrace

Average Price
£152,989
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£152,989
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pentland TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
35 Pentland Terrace, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£160,0002022-11-04 £172,863
37 Pentland Terrace, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002022-03-18 £169,167
55 Pentland Terrace, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£53,5002011-05-23 £103,072
35 Pentland Terrace, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£107,5002007-10-31 £166,852
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 3TA

Employment

BL1 3TA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in BL1 3TA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Long-Term Sick or disabled35
Retired26
Unemployed24
Full-Time Employee24
Other23
Looking after home or family21
Part-Time Employee20
Student (economically inactive)19
Self-Employed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Manufacturing9
Human health and social work activities8
Construction6
Education6
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage3
Information and communication2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Financial and insurance activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Other1

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 2,890 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 5,222 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 262 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Darley Street , BL1 3DX
3out of 4 482 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Valley Community Primary School
Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG
4out of 4 563 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB
3out of 4 589 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Olive School, Bolton
Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT
4out of 4 623 yd Free schools No 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 4 418 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
3out of 4 1,553 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
3out of 4 1,777 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 1,951 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Sharples School
Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN
3out of 4 2,344 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 1,710 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 1,950 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 3,438 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Keswick Street , BL1 8LX
- not rated 724 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 737 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA
- not rated 1,495 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB
- not rated 1,761 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Youth Challenge Pru
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
4out of 4 1,872 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed 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
Brighter Beginings Day NurseryAylesford Walk177 yd
Cube Desserts Ltd192 Halliwell Road351 yd
Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd274-278 Halliwell Road447 yd
Tribez Steak & Grill242 Halliwell Road447 yd
Tasty Bites Sandwich Bar254-256 Halliwell Road447 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The RoundhouseKenton Close345 yd
The Cotton Tree15 Prince Street545 yd
Lord RaglanLord Raglan, 384 Halliwell Road762 yd
Bolton Rugby Union F.C.Avenue Street846 yd
Royal Hotel53 Vernon Street870 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Naafiah135 Halliwell Road190 yd
RF Patisserie190 Halliwell Road259 yd
K2 Chippy166 Halliwell Road259 yd
Noor's Pizza & grill168 Halliwell Road259 yd
Erbil Shawarma213 Halliwell Road340 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AldiHigher Bridge Street560 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Matthews Primary School
KENTFORD ROAD
grass pitches180 yd
Eden Boys School (Bolton)
WOLFENDEN STREET
476 yd
Jubilee Pool (Bolton)
DARLEY STREET
swimming pool497 yd
Total Fitness (Bolton)
WATERS MEETING ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool540 yd
Barbarian Gym
SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET
health and fitness suite622 yd
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club
Avenue Street
grass pitches779 yd
The Gym (Bolton)
4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way
health and fitness suite808 yd
Leisure Club @ Bolton
HIGHER BRIDGE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool877 yd
Oxford Grove Primary School
SHEPHERD CROSS STREET
grass pitches996 yd
The Victoria Hall
VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET
1,053 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 speed73.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed68.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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