Russell Close is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 4BL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Close, Bolton, BL1 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 4BX, BL1 4BT, BL1 4BU, BL1 4BJ, BL1 4BY, BL1 4BA, BL1 4BW, BL1 4BS, BL1 4RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 4BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 47.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 54.8% | 52.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL1 4BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 41.4% | 45.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 41.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.6% | 47.6% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 4BL this area, 29.8% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 29.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 17.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.2% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 46.9% | 56.8% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 54.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 33.5% | 23.2% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -58.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 61.5% | 57.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.2% | 29.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 58% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 21.5% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 9.3% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 16.6% | 46.2% | -29.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 64.7% | 6.5% | 58.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Halliwell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Russell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-09 | £113,306 |
| 4 Russell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-01-21 | £109,141 |
| 13 Russell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2018-12-19 | £183,190 |
| 6 Russell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-10-19 | £135,779 |
| 3 Russell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-01-26 | £130,235 |
BL1 4BL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 4BL 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 | 76 |
| Looking after home or family | 67 |
| Other | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Unemployed | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , Heaton BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,197 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,097 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 | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 270 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Personal Learning Centre 97 - 99 Chorley Street , BL1 4AL | - not rated | 635 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Cafe | 142 Chorley Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Aqsa Meat Ltd (MX66 HWT) | 24 Curzon Road | 484 yd | |
| Champions Bolton | 252 Chorley Old Road | 562 yd | |
| Park Life Cafe | Queens Park, Park Road | 589 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Chorley Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Arms | 99 Chorley Old Road | 258 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 478 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 53 Vernon Street | 806 yd | |
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens | Hen And Chickens, 143 Deansgate | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombo Break Ltd | 99 Chorley Old Road | 258 yd | |
| Beppe's Pizzeria Ltd | 99 Chorley Old Road | 258 yd | |
| Luminous Garage Ltd | 77 Chorley Old Road | 300 yd | |
| Coffee & Much More | 152 Chorley Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Tongs | 139 Chorley Old Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 633 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Bolton School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Queens Park Playing Fields SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 1,018 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.