Markland Hill Lane is in Heaton, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5PS 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 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5PR, BL1 5PY, BL1 5PT, BL1 5PP, BL1 5QE, BL1 5NU, BL1 5QH, BL1 5PW, BL1 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.7% | 32.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 40.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 36.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.7% | 16.5% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 35.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.5% | 87.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 93.8% | 89.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2025-03-19 | £169,168 |
| 23 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-21 | £135,764 |
| 27 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-07-23 | £162,607 |
| 36 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2021-06-04 | £189,826 |
| 37 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2021-04-27 | £183,616 |
BL1 5PS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,195 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 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Community 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 | 1,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shop at Heaton | 59 New Hall Lane | 465 yd | |
| The Triangle Community Methodist Church | Chorley Old Road | 493 yd | |
| Cafe Italia | 877-879 Moss Bank Way | 629 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 734 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 113 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 223 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 429 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 478 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 26 Markland Hill | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 140 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 140 yd | |
| Whitecroft Stores | 619 Chorley Old Road | 271 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 493 yd | |
| China Palace | 813 Chorley Old Road | 493 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 900 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.