Chorley New Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5BR is located in the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 5BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 4LZ, BL1 5HH, BL1 4PH, BL1 4NA, BL1 4PF, BL1 5BG, BL1 4PL, BL1 4LX, BL1 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 5BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5BR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 27.5% | 28.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 56.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 58.1% | 54.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 32.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 14.4% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 9.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.6% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 26.4% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 23.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 21.2% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 59.6% | 37.2% | -22.4% | 81.4% | -44.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 79.9% | 76% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 76% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0.2% | -13.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 41.7% | 6.5% | 35.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chorley New 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 -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2015-11-03 | £700,388 |
| 287 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-01-30 | £623,990 |
| 283 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2005-12-21 | £749,896 |
| 289 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 1998-12-16 | £731,755 |
BL1 5BR 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,591 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 | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,779 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Further education | 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 | 271 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Mount St Joseph's Convent , Willows Lane BL3 4HE | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Church Cafe | The Grace Centre, Somerset Road | 218 yd | |
| Grace Church | Grace Church, Somerset Road | 296 yd | |
| Retreat | 321 Chorley New Road | 327 yd | |
| Aqsa Meat Ltd (MX66 HWT) | 24 Curzon Road | 742 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop at Heaton | 59 New Hall Lane | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tide | 130 Mornington Road | 594 yd | |
| Mo's Bakery & Takeaway | 189 Mornington Road | 722 yd | |
| Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab | 27 Lowndes Street | 821 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 3 Gilnow Road | 1,033 yd | |
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 978 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 411 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.