Overview of BL1 4EF

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Mornington Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 4EF is located in the Smithills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 4EA, BL1 4NJ, BL1 4NP, BL1 4EE, BL1 4NW, BL1 4DU, BL1 4EB, BL1 4NH, BL1 4NQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 4EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.3%49.2%1.9% 51.0% -1.8%
Male52.7%50.8%-1.9% 49.0% 1.8%

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)
Single41.2%38.5%-2.7% 37.9% 0.6%
Married: Opposite sex44.3%49.8%5.5% 44.2% 5.6%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated2.2%1.7%-0.5% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced7%5%-2.0% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed5.3%4.6%-0.7% 6.1% -1.5%

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 health52.7%52.2%-0.5% 48.4% 3.8%
Good health33%31.1%-1.9% 33.6% -2.5%
Fair health8.2%10.7%2.5% 12.7% -2.0%
Bad health4.8%4.7%-0.1% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health1.4%1.3%-0.1% 1.2% 0.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.7%13.8%1.1% 18.2% -4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.4%10.4%-1.0% 9.6% 0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.8%13.8%-2.0% 13.4% 0.4%
Apprenticeship2.6%3.8%1.2% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%14.6%3.6% 16.9% -2.3%
Degree or Similar42.5%40.8%-1.7% 33.8% 7.0%
Other3.9%2.9%-1.0% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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)
Chinese0.7%1.3%0.6% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian5.8%9.4%3.6% 3.1% 6.3%
Pakistani10.9%18.5%7.6% 2.7% 15.8%
Other Asian2.4%2%-0.4% 1.6% 0.4%
Black African0%2.7%2.7% 2.5% 0.2%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%2.3%2.3% 0.4% 1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.7%0.7%-2.0% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0.7%2%1.3% 0.8% 1.2%
White76.2%55%-21.2% 81.4% -26.4%
Other0%4.7%4.7% 1.6% 3.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.5%79.9%-9.6% 83.2% -3.3%
European Union2.4%3%0.6% 6.1% -3.1%
Rest of Europe0.7%1.3%0.6% 0.8% 0.5%
Africa2%5%3.0% 2.7% 2.3%
Middle East and Asia5.4%10.7%5.3% 5.6% 5.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.1%79.9%-9.2% 83.2% -3.3%
10+ Years0%13.4%13.4% 9.8% 3.6%
5-10 Years0.3%2%1.7% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years2.4%3%0.6% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years8.2%1.7%-6.5% 1.9% -0.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.3% 76.7% 5.6%
Ireland2% 0.6% 1.4%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Eastern Asia0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
No passport held9.4% 13.5% -4.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion26.8% 37.2% -10.4%
Christian34.1% 46.2% -12.1%
Hindu3.7% 1.7% 2.0%
Muslim29.8% 6.5% 23.3%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Mornington Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mornington Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor 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 -16.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BL1 4EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mornington Road are based on 233 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 Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 4EF

Average Price
£138,081
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£138,081
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mornington Road

Average Price
£149,957
Semi-Detached
£199,255
Terraced
£132,697
Detached
£157,769
Flats/Maisonettes
£107,793
Other
£647,635

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mornington Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
46 Mornington Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£72,5002024-07-29 £74,377
67 Mornington Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£92,5002023-11-03 £98,975
50 Mornington Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£149,0002023-07-14 £163,183
42 Mornington Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£130,0002023-04-11 £144,444
77 Mornington Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£112,0002022-08-31 £121,296
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 4EF

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in BL1 4EF 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

Full-Time Employee90
Retired38
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)23
Looking after home or family19
Part-Time Employee17
Unemployed11
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles34
Manufacturing16
Education16
Human health and social work activities15
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Accommodation and food service activities10
Information and communication8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other6
Administrative and support service activities6
Construction5
Real estate activities3
Transport and storage2
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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 2,073 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 4,693 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Devonshire Road Primary School
Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND
3out of 4 211 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH
3out of 4 573 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Gilnow Primary School
Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG
3out of 4 988 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oxford Grove Primary School
Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ
3out of 4 1,047 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ
2out of 4 1,162 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 1,622 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 1,963 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
3out of 4 2,022 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ
4out of 4 2,255 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Ladybridge High School
New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG
3out of 4 2,339 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 1,613 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU
- not rated 1,720 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 5,039 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomasson Memorial School
Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ
3out of 4 211 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB
- not rated 313 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA
- not rated 506 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 1,196 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Clevelands Prep School
425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH
- not rated 1,544 yd Other independent 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Grace ChurchGrace Church, Somerset Road193 yd
Grace Church CafeThe Grace Centre, Somerset Road275 yd
Aqsa Meat Ltd (MX66 HWT)24 Curzon Road566 yd
Champions Bolton252 Chorley Old Road633 yd
Taste of Pakistan288 Chorley Old Road660 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Stanley Arms99 Chorley Old Road626 yd
Bunbury's397 Chorley Old Road771 yd
Bolton Rugby Union F.C.Avenue Street856 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morning Tide130 Mornington Road163 yd
Mo's Bakery & Takeaway189 Mornington Road352 yd
Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab27 Lowndes Street549 yd
GRUBSUnit B, The Victory, 151 Chorley Old Road595 yd
GrubzUnit B, The Victory, 151 Chorley Old Road595 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
MorrisonsMornington Road546 yd
Morrisons Service StationMornington Road546 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bolton School
CHORLEY NEW ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts266 yd
Ladies Health & Fitness Gym
302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road
health and fitness suite659 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School
EASTBOURNE GROVE
grass pitches674 yd
Hatfield Road
RAWSON ROAD
grass pitches878 yd
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club
Avenue Street
grass pitches923 yd
Oxford Grove Primary School
SHEPHERD CROSS STREET
grass pitches1,006 yd
Queens Park Playing Fields
SPA ROAD
grass pitches1,092 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 speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed161.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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