Stapleton Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5ET 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 Stapleton Avenue, Bolton, BL1 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5EN, BL1 5PD, BL1 5EW, BL1 5EU, BL1 5ES, BL1 5AR, BL1 5QA, BL1 5ER, BL1 5GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 5ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 18.1% | 24.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 60.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 46.7% | 59.5% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 30.4% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5ET this area, 8.9% 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 54.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.3% | 71.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.3% | 86.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 87.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stapleton Avenue 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 -5.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Stapleton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-01-26 | £442,000 |
| 43 Stapleton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2023-06-26 | £404,569 |
| 32 Stapleton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,550 | 2020-07-24 | £404,795 |
| 43 Stapleton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2020-03-25 | £418,628 |
| 24 Stapleton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2018-08-10 | £429,464 |
BL1 5ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL1 5ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,626 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 | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,545 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 | 3,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Triangle Community Methodist Church | Chorley Old Road | 710 yd | |
| Cafe Italia | 877-879 Moss Bank Way | 780 yd | |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club | Chorley Old Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markland Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Victoria Road | 368 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 26 Markland Hill | 523 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 1051-1053 Chorley Old Road | 710 yd | |
| The Tempest Arms | 1110 Chorley Old Road | 759 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 710 yd | |
| China Palace | 813 Chorley Old Road | 710 yd | |
| Pizza parlour | 839 Moss Bank Way | 780 yd | |
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 1,076 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Junior Football Club THE HIGHGROVE | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club CHORLEY OLD ROAD | golf | 1,016 yd |
| Ladybridge Lane PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON LADYBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.