Lucy Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5PU 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 Lucy Street, Bolton, BL1 5PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 6BJ, BL1 5NT, BL1 5PT, BL1 5NR, BL1 6BH, BL1 5NL, BL1 5PY, BL1 6BQ, BL1 6BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 5PU 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 Lucy Street 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 -3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecroft Garage Lucy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-07-22 | £173,282 |
| Whitecroft Garage Lucy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-10-15 | £196,604 |
| 2 Lucy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-04-02 | £636,336 |
BL1 5PU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,810 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 | 2,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,131 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,690 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 | 325 yd | |
| The Triangle Community Methodist Church | Chorley Old Road | 653 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 665 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 776 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 247 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 354 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 436 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 479 yd | |
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 60 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 60 yd | |
| Whitecroft Stores | 619 Chorley Old Road | 107 yd | |
| Ikram's Spice House | 505 Chorley Old Road | 496 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 891 yd |
| Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.