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Albert Road West is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5EB 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 Albert Road West, Bolton, BL1 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5PA, BL1 5NQ, BL1 5EA, BL1 5NH, BL1 5PE, BL1 5EG, BL1 5EF, BL1 5EH, BL1 5PB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 5EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.3%53.2%-1.1% 51.0% 2.2%
Male45.7%46.8%1.1% 49.0% -2.2%

Partnership Status

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 5EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single15.9%22.1%6.2% 37.9% -15.8%
Married: Opposite sex73%64.3%-8.7% 44.2% 20.1%
Separated0.4%1.9%1.5% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced3.3%3.8%0.5% 9.1% -5.3%
Widowed7.4%8%0.6% 6.1% 1.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.7%52.5%-1.2% 48.4% 4.1%
Good health31%35.7%4.7% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health12.1%9.2%-2.9% 12.7% -3.5%
Bad health2.9%1.9%-1.0% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.3%0.6%0.3% 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.

In the area around BL1 5EB this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.4%7.6%0.2% 18.2% -10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.4%6.1%-1.3% 9.6% -3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.9%11.4%-0.5% 13.4% -2.0%
Apprenticeship2.6%3.8%1.2% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.2%13.7%1.5% 16.9% -3.2%
Degree or Similar55.9%56.7%0.8% 33.8% 22.9%
Other2.6%0.8%-1.8% 2.8% -2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.6%1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
Chinese1.8%0%-1.8% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.7%9.2%6.5% 3.1% 6.1%
Pakistani0%1%1.0% 2.7% -1.7%
Other Asian0.6%0%-0.6% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.5% -2.2%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1.6%1.3% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.8% 0.5%
White92.3%84.1%-8.2% 81.4% 2.7%
Other0.9%0%-0.9% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.1%93%-1.1% 83.2% 9.8%
European Union0.9%1.6%0.7% 6.1% -4.5%
Africa0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia3.5%4.2%0.7% 5.6% -1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0.3%-0.6% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0%0.3%0.3% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.8%92.4%-1.4% 83.2% 9.2%
10+ Years0.3%6.7%6.4% 9.8% -3.1%
5-10 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0.9%0.3%-0.6% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years4.7%0.3%-4.4% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.3% 76.7% 17.6%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
No passport held4.1% 13.5% -9.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.9% 37.2% -12.3%
Christian61% 46.2% 14.8%
Hindu4.5% 1.7% 2.8%
Muslim7% 6.5% 0.5%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered2.2% 6.0% -3.8%

Safety

Is Albert Road West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road West 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.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,300
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BL1 5EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Albert Road West are based on 117 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 Albert Road West, Bolton, BL1 5EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 5EB

Average Price
£646,895
Semi-Detached
£589,320
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£697,261
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£488,679

Estimated Average Property Prices for Albert Road West

Average Price
£689,103
Semi-Detached
£627,831
Terraced
£636,923
Detached
£779,883
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£489,151

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Albert Road West

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
128B Albert Road West, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Other, an established residential building
£450,0002022-06-10 £487,264
128B Albert Road West, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£450,0002022-06-10 £517,979
118 Albert Road West, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£380,0002021-06-24 £490,408
139 Albert Road West, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£475,0002018-12-03 £714,812
122 Albert Road West, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£486,5002018-09-17 £769,770
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 5EB

Employment

BL1 5EB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BL1 5EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired97
Full-Time Employee75
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed23
Student (economically inactive)13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Unemployed5
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Other0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Education24
Professional, scientific and technical activities21
Manufacturing8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other6
Financial and insurance activities6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Information and communication5
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage4
Construction4
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pikes Lane Nursery School
Board Street , BL3 5EE
- not rated 2,497 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Vernon Street , BL1 2XN
- not rated 2,849 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
- not rated 3,099 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Markland Hill Primary School
Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ
- not rated 192 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC School
Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH
3out of 4 819 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Devonshire Road Primary School
Devonshire Road , Heaton BL1 4ND
3out of 4 1,174 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Church Road Primary School
Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU
3out of 4 1,184 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Johnson Fold Community Primary School
Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG
- not rated 1,217 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
- not rated 2,154 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
2out of 4 2,154 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ladybridge High School
New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG
3out of 4 2,305 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Deane School
New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG
- not rated 2,367 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University Collegiate School
85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG
- not rated 2,913 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Bolton Sixth Form College
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
- not rated 2,243 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 2,903 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU
- not rated 3,060 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South College, Bolton
Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH
- not rated 4,065 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton Wanderers Free School
Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW
- not rated 4,485 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clevelands Prep School
425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH
- not rated 758 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB
- not rated 1,584 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School
Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA
- not rated 1,585 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA
- not rated 1,859 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 2,106 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
The Triangle Community Methodist ChurchChorley Old Road597 yd
The Coffee Shop at Heaton59 New Hall Lane657 yd
Cafe Italia877-879 Moss Bank Way746 yd
Retreat321 Chorley New Road1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Victoria Inn26 Markland Hill351 yd
Hope & Anchor747 Chorley Old Road528 yd
Markland Hill Lawn Tennis ClubVictoria Road537 yd
Doffcocker InnChorley Old Road587 yd
Colliers Arms1051-1053 Chorley Old Road851 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Common & Coffee621 Chorley Old Road573 yd
The Jute665 Chorley Old Road573 yd
Quality Fish Bar817 Chorley Old Road597 yd
China Palace813 Chorley Old Road597 yd
Whitecroft Stores619 Chorley Old Road627 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club
VICTORIA ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts437 yd
Astley Bridge Junior Football Club
THE HIGHGROVE
grass pitches784 yd
St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School
EASTBOURNE GROVE
grass pitches819 yd
Heaton Cricket Club
CHURCH ROAD
grass pitches905 yd
Ladybridge Lane
PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON LADYBRIDGE LANE
grass pitches946 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 96.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.0%

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 speed65.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed161 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.