Chorley New Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5DG 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 5DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5EX, BL1 5TL, BL1 5TN, BL1 5BA, BL1 5AJ, BL1 5NG, BL1 5BN, BL1 5AH, BL1 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 5DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 53.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 5DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 21.1% | 23.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 51.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
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 | 47.7% | 49.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.3% | 19.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 41.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 12.9% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 16.1% | 14.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.1% | 67.1% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 91.5% | 88.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
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.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Heaton Court Gardens Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2025-09-05 | £154,501 |
| Flat 16 Heaton Court Gardens Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-03 | £97,637 |
| Flat 33 Heaton Court Gardens Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-28 | £148,136 |
| Flat 41 Heaton Court Gardens Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-01-26 | £127,731 |
| Flat 14 Heaton Court Gardens Chorley New Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-10-06 | £123,545 |
BL1 5DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL1 5DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,985 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat | 321 Chorley New Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markland Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Victoria Road | 442 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 26 Markland Hill | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Lane PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON LADYBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Astley Bridge Junior Football Club THE HIGHGROVE | grass pitches | 778 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 35.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.