New Church Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5QQ 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 New Church Road, Bolton, BL1 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5QT, BL1 5QR, BL1 5QW, BL1 5QN, BL1 5SJ, BL1 5QG, BL1 5SH, BL1 5QL, BL1 5RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 5QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 53.4% | 47.5% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 52.5% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.7% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 46.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 26.6% | 20.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 36.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 89.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Church Road 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 -5.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 New Church Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-26 | £420,996 |
| 62 New Church Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-13 | £328,682 |
| 62 New Church Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-13 | £328,682 |
| 41 New Church Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-01-14 | £340,855 |
| 33 New Church Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-11-12 | £317,528 |
BL1 5QQ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 1,561 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 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,310 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 | 3,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,395 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 | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 2,036 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 | 247 yd | |
| Cafe Italia | 877-879 Moss Bank Way | 316 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 755 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 760 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop at Heaton | 59 New Hall Lane | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 147 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 258 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 385 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 422 yd | |
| The Tempest Arms | 1110 Chorley Old Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 247 yd | |
| China Palace | 813 Chorley Old Road | 247 yd | |
| Pizza parlour | 839 Moss Bank Way | 316 yd | |
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 450 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club CHORLEY OLD ROAD | golf | 913 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Markland Hill Racket Sports And Fitness Club VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.