Marld Crescent is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5TH 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 Marld Crescent, Bolton, BL1 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5TD, BL1 5TG, BL1 5RZ, BL1 5TB, BL1 5TQ, BL1 5QT, BL1 5TA, BL1 5QX, BL1 5UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 5TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 39% | 38.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 44.7% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.9% | 46.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 3.3% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 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 | 27.4% | 25% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 9.7% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 29.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 73.8% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 94.9% | 85.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 93.5% | 85.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marld Crescent was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 760.0% higher than the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Marld Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 11 local areas in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor and the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Marld Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-25 | £131,350 |
| 30 Marld Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-07-25 | £90,788 |
| 3 Marld Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-06-20 | £114,468 |
| 5 Marld Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2006-11-03 | £114,325 |
| 5 Marld Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2004-11-02 | £40,451 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,850 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 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Smithill's Dean Church of England Primary School Limefield Road , Smithills BL1 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,513 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 | 3,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,592 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 | 1,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Italia | 877-879 Moss Bank Way | 218 yd | |
| The Triangle Community Methodist Church | Chorley Old Road | 269 yd | |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club | Chorley Old Road | 742 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 807 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 355 yd | |
| The Tempest Arms | 1110 Chorley Old Road | 408 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 1051-1053 Chorley Old Road | 432 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 465 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza parlour | 839 Moss Bank Way | 218 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 269 yd | |
| China Palace | 813 Chorley Old Road | 269 yd | |
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 654 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 370 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club CHORLEY OLD ROAD | golf | 739 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 946 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 | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.