Hastings Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 4NQ 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 Hastings Road, Bolton, BL1 4NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 4NJ, BL1 4NE, BL1 4NN, BL1 4NH, BL1 4NP, BL1 4NG, BL1 4EF, BL1 4PD, BL1 4EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 4NQ is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 45.4% | 44.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 54.6% | 55.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.5% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.4% | 46.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.1% | 20.6% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 34.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 67.4% | 57.2% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 76.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 77.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 2.7% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Road was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8650.0% higher than the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hastings Road has the highest crime rate of 6 local areas in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor and the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hastings Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-11-19 | £160,872 |
| 21 Hastings Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-09-26 | £151,921 |
| 37 Hastings Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-21 | £156,209 |
| 14 Hastings Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-10-25 | £148,818 |
| 31 Hastings Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-21 | £155,915 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,656 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 , Heaton BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,612 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,226 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 | 1,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,165 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 | 5,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Personal Learning Centre 97 - 99 Chorley Street , BL1 4AL | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 66 yd | |
| Grace Church Cafe | The Grace Centre, Somerset Road | 187 yd | |
| Aqsa Meat Ltd (MX66 HWT) | 24 Curzon Road | 639 yd | |
| Retreat | 321 Chorley New Road | 641 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 288 Chorley Old Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Arms | 99 Chorley Old Road | 761 yd | |
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 780 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tide | 130 Mornington Road | 234 yd | |
| Mo's Bakery & Takeaway | 189 Mornington Road | 385 yd | |
| Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab | 27 Lowndes Street | 541 yd | |
| GRUBS | Unit B, The Victory, 151 Chorley Old Road | 716 yd | |
| Grubz | Unit B, The Victory, 151 Chorley Old Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 623 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 289 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.