Old Kiln Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5PD 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 Old Kiln Lane, Bolton, BL1 5PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5EN, BL1 5ET, BL1 5QA, BL1 5ER, BL1 5EJ, BL1 5EW, BL1 5ES, BL1 5EY, BL1 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 5PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.8% | 53.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 36.1% | 39.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 35.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 39.9% | 44.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 5PD this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 23.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 93.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 93.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Kiln 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 -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Old Kiln Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-06-23 | £373,508 |
| 36 Old Kiln Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,500 | 2024-08-28 | £366,018 |
| 44 Old Kiln Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-06 | £358,375 |
| 17 Old Kiln Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-05-06 | £653,130 |
| 42 Old Kiln Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-02-08 | £484,131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,479 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 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,386 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 , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community special school | 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 | 585 yd | |
| Cafe Italia | 877-879 Moss Bank Way | 670 yd | |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club | Chorley Old Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markland Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Victoria Road | 401 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 26 Markland Hill | 481 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 1051-1053 Chorley Old Road | 635 yd | |
| The Tempest Arms | 1110 Chorley Old Road | 682 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 585 yd | |
| China Palace | 813 Chorley Old Road | 585 yd | |
| Pizza parlour | 839 Moss Bank Way | 670 yd | |
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 935 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Junior Football Club THE HIGHGROVE | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 428 yd |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club CHORLEY OLD ROAD | golf | 984 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.