The Mews is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 4EP is located in the Smithills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Mews, Bolton, BL1 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 4EG, BL1 4NG, BL1 4EL, BL1 4PW, BL1 4ED, BL1 4NJ, BL1 4NN, BL1 4NQ, BL1 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 4EP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 45.3% | 48.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 51.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 39.4% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 46.6% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 48.2% | 52.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 20.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.3% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 23.1% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 20.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87% | 64.3% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 90.2% | 74.5% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 13.2% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 75.2% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mews 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 -58.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-15 | £189,524 |
| 16 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-15 | £201,750 |
| Apartment 7 High Gables, 2 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-05-20 | £137,685 |
| Apartment 8 High Gables, 2 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-04-29 | £120,780 |
| 8 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2021-10-13 | £190,586 |
BL1 4EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,084 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 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,877 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Church | Grace Church, Somerset Road | 204 yd | |
| Grace Church Cafe | The Grace Centre, Somerset Road | 332 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 288 Chorley Old Road | 584 yd | |
| Champions Bolton | 252 Chorley Old Road | 617 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 639 yd | |
| Stanley Arms | 99 Chorley Old Road | 699 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tide | 130 Mornington Road | 125 yd | |
| Mo's Bakery & Takeaway | 189 Mornington Road | 241 yd | |
| Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab | 27 Lowndes Street | 403 yd | |
| Prego | 310 Chorley Old Road | 584 yd | |
| Allen’s fried chicken | 300 Chorley Old Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 490 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 972 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 | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.