Gisburn Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 5US 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 Gisburn Avenue, Bolton, BL1 5US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5UF, BL1 5TE, BL1 5TA, BL1 5TX, BL1 5TB, BL1 5TD, BL1 5UR, BL1 5TF, BL1 5SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 5US, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.4% | 52% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL1 5US, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 43.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 34.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 16.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 45.4% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 26.1% | -15.1% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5US this area, 34% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 34% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 15.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 15.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 8.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.2% | 79.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 88% | 81.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 82.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.9% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gisburn Avenue 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 -2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gisburn Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-12-21 | £121,591 |
| 6 Gisburn Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,300 | 2011-04-08 | £120,566 |
| 27 Gisburn Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2004-10-22 | £131,440 |
| 44 Gisburn Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £19,373 | 2003-04-14 | £61,673 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 5US area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,102 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 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,599 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 | 1,679 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 | 1,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,868 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 | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 2,451 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 | 256 yd | |
| The Triangle Community Methodist Church | Chorley Old Road | 406 yd | |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club | Chorley Old Road | 477 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 1,024 yd | |
| Huddle Up at Barrow Bridge | The Mission Barrow Bridge Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tempest Arms | 1110 Chorley Old Road | 255 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 1051-1053 Chorley Old Road | 301 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 622 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 730 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza parlour | 839 Moss Bank Way | 256 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 817 Chorley Old Road | 406 yd | |
| China Palace | 813 Chorley Old Road | 406 yd | |
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 925 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 459 yd |
| Bolton Old Links Golf Club CHORLEY OLD ROAD | golf | 475 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.