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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.3%48.7%3.4% 51.0% -2.3%
Male54.7%51.3%-3.4% 49.0% 2.3%

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)
Single42.4%39.4%-3.0% 37.9% 1.5%
Married: Opposite sex39.7%46.6%6.9% 44.2% 2.4%
Separated3.1%3%-0.1% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced8.3%9.3%1.0% 9.1% 0.2%
Widowed6.6%1.7%-4.9% 6.1% -4.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.2%52.3%4.1% 48.4% 3.9%
Good health37%31.2%-5.8% 33.6% -2.4%
Fair health12%14%2.0% 12.7% 1.3%
Bad health2.2%1.9%-0.3% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.7%0.6%-0.1% 1.2% -0.6%

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 qualifications14.8%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 Levels19.2%12.7%-6.5% 13.4% -0.7%
Apprenticeship5.2%7.2%2.0% 5.3% 1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.5%20.3%2.8% 16.9% 3.4%
Degree or Similar25.8%26.3%0.5% 33.8% -7.5%
Other5.7%3.4%-2.3% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian3.6%4.2%0.6% 3.1% 1.1%
Pakistani5.8%23.1%17.3% 2.7% 20.4%
Other Asian0.4%1%0.6% 1.6% -0.6%
Black African0%1.3%1.3% 2.5% -1.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.4%1%-0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
White87%64.3%-22.7% 81.4% -17.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Arab0.7%2.3%1.6% 0.6% 1.7%
Other0.4%1.9%1.5% 1.6% 0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.5% 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 Kingdom90.2%74.5%-15.7% 83.2% -8.7%
European Union1.8%7.4%5.6% 6.1% 1.3%
Rest of Europe0.4%1%0.6% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa1.4%3.5%2.1% 2.7% 0.8%
Middle East and Asia4.7%13.2%8.5% 5.6% 7.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.4%0.3%-0.1% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0.7%0%-0.7% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.1%75.2%-13.9% 83.2% -8.0%
10+ Years1.4%12.1%10.7% 9.8% 2.3%
5-10 Years0%2.9%2.9% 2.9% 0.0%
2-5 Years1.4%6.2%4.8% 2.2% 4.0%
Less than 2 years8%3.6%-4.4% 1.9% 1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.8% 76.7% -1.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Spain3.2% 0.4% 2.8%
Other EU countries2.6% 1.5% 1.1%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North Africa1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia4.9% 1.2% 3.7%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held8.1% 13.5% -5.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.7% 37.2% -13.5%
Christian39% 46.2% -7.2%
Hindu2.9% 1.7% 1.2%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim28.6% 6.5% 22.1%
Not answered5.5% 6.0% -0.5%

Safety

Is The Mews Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 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 4EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Mews are based on 72 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 The Mews, Bolton, BL1 4EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 4EP

Average Price
£229,928
Semi-Detached
£255,969
Terraced
£224,763
Detached
£404,918
Flats/Maisonettes
£191,354
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Mews

Average Price
£248,840
Semi-Detached
£274,901
Terraced
£245,369
Detached
£403,774
Flats/Maisonettes
£226,489
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The MewsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002022-08-15 £189,524
16 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£180,0002022-07-15 £201,750
Apartment 7 High Gables, 2 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£125,0002022-05-20 £137,685
Apartment 8 High Gables, 2 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£110,0002022-04-29 £120,780
8 The Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£159,9502021-10-13 £190,586
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 4EP

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee80
Part-Time Employee42
Retired25
Looking after home or family22
Self-Employed22
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Other11
Student (economically inactive)11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Human health and social work activities20
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Education15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Accommodation and food service activities11
Manufacturing11
Construction10
Administrative and support service activities10
Financial and insurance activities7
Transport and storage6
Other4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Real estate activities3
Information and communication2
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 2,224 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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

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 5,121 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 4 236 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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Grace ChurchGrace Church, Somerset Road204 yd
Grace Church CafeThe Grace Centre, Somerset Road332 yd
Taste of Pakistan288 Chorley Old Road584 yd
Champions Bolton252 Chorley Old Road617 yd
McDonalds1011 Chorley Old Road638 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bunbury's397 Chorley Old Road639 yd
Stanley Arms99 Chorley Old Road699 yd
Bolton Rugby Union F.C.Avenue Street909 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morning Tide130 Mornington Road125 yd
Mo's Bakery & Takeaway189 Mornington Road241 yd
Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab27 Lowndes Street403 yd
Prego310 Chorley Old Road584 yd
Allen’s fried chicken300 Chorley Old Road584 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
MorrisonsMornington Road490 yd
Morrisons Service StationMornington Road490 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bolton School
CHORLEY NEW ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts407 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School
EASTBOURNE GROVE
grass pitches521 yd
Ladies Health & Fitness Gym
302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road
health and fitness suite581 yd
Hatfield Road
RAWSON ROAD
grass pitches840 yd
Oxford Grove Primary School
SHEPHERD CROSS STREET
grass pitches968 yd
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club
Avenue Street
grass pitches972 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 68.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 68.0%

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 speed59.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed80.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 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.