Markland Hill Lane is in Heaton, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5NZ 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 Markland Hill Lane, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5NX, BL1 5NH, BL1 5PH, BL1 5PN, BL1 5EA, BL1 5NU, BL1 5NY, BL1 5PW, BL1 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 5NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 50.4% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 43.4% | 49.6% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.8% | 35.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 39.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 14.4% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 15% | 8.1% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 41.8% | 45.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 17.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.9% | 13.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 38.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.1% | 87.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 96.9% | 88% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 88.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markland Hill Lane 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 -3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2025-03-21 | £178,962 |
| 146A Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-03-14 | £497,656 |
| 114 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-05-24 | £97,714 |
| 118 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-04-25 | £167,934 |
| 150 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-04-01 | £403,545 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,233 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 | 298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,991 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 | 2,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,116 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 | 966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 486 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop at Heaton | 59 New Hall Lane | 533 yd | |
| Cafe Italia | 877-879 Moss Bank Way | 641 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 972 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 306 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 378 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 26 Markland Hill | 576 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 658 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 356 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 356 yd | |
| Whitecroft Stores | 619 Chorley Old Road | 435 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 486 yd | |
| China Palace | 813 Chorley Old Road | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Astley Bridge Junior Football Club THE HIGHGROVE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 970 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,019 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.