Salisbury Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 4EX is located in the Smithills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5UX, BL1 4ER, BL1 5UU, BL1 5UY, BL1 4EY, BL1 4ET, BL1 5GY, BL1 4GQ, BL1 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 4EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52% | 48.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BL1 4EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 19.9% | -26.3% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 68.5% | 35.3% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 4.5% | -6.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 59.2% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 14.4% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 9.9% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 48.9% | 31.4% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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 | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 25.6% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 22.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 16.5% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 81% | 47.5% | -33.5% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 89.1% | 72.9% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 19.2% | 15.8% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 72.5% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 18.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.7% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 17% | 1.7% | 15.3% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-08-30 | £374,264 |
| 5 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2023-03-23 | £324,061 |
| 3 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-11-25 | £265,314 |
| 9 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2019-05-10 | £382,644 |
| 14 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-01-14 | £328,340 |
BL1 4EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 978 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 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,676 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 | 2,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,336 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 | 5,280 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 | 706 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 266 yd | |
| Monte Carlo Cafe | 431 Chorley Old Road | 266 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop at Heaton | 59 New Hall Lane | 406 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 288 Chorley Old Road | 495 yd | |
| Bridges | 21 Avondale Street | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 266 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 818 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 829 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 839 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab | 27 Lowndes Street | 166 yd | |
| Ikram's Spice House | 505 Chorley Old Road | 247 yd | |
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 266 yd | |
| Mo's Bakery & Takeaway | 189 Mornington Road | 383 yd | |
| Prego | 310 Chorley Old Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 525 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Bolton School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 937 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.