Stanley Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5JZ 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 Stanley Road, Bolton, BL1 5JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5JU, BL1 5GY, BL1 6AH, BL1 5JW, BL1 5LA, BL1 4GQ, BL1 6BZ, BL1 6AN, BL1 6AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 5JZ is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 50.3% | 46.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 38.6% | 39.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 45.6% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 47.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 19.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 25% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 27.4% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 24.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 77.2% | 48.9% | -28.3% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 68% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 68% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 19% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| 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 | 85.2% | 67.6% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.3% | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 31% | 6.5% | 24.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Halliwell 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Stanley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-11-24 | £150,974 |
| 25 Stanley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-11-13 | £192,850 |
| 13 Stanley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-12-14 | £229,176 |
| 14 Stanley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-11-29 | £167,081 |
| 3 Stanley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-11-26 | £171,996 |
BL1 5JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 2out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,388 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 878 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo Cafe | 431 Chorley Old Road | 106 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 106 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 288 Chorley Old Road | 416 yd | |
| Bridges | 21 Avondale Street | 456 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop at Heaton | 59 New Hall Lane | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 106 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 769 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 770 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 880 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 106 yd | |
| Ikram's Spice House | 505 Chorley Old Road | 190 yd | |
| Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab | 27 Lowndes Street | 262 yd | |
| Prego | 310 Chorley Old Road | 416 yd | |
| Allen’s fried chicken | 300 Chorley Old Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 496 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Bolton School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.