Chorley Old Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 6AA 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 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 6BL, BL1 6BD, BL1 5LP, BL1 6BE, BL1 6AZ, BL1 6BQ, BL1 5ND, BL1 5LN, BL1 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 6AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.9% | 33.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38.8% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.8% | 15.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 8.1% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 35.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 84.4% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 95.9% | 87.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 87.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chorley Old Road was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2866.7% higher than the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chorley Old Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 6 local areas in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor and the 19th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 584 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-12-19 | £249,917 |
| 590 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-07-31 | £219,575 |
| 578 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-13 | £296,518 |
| 582 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-06-21 | £403,731 |
| 586 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2012-02-29 | £294,140 |
BL1 6AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , Heaton BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markland Hill Primary School Markland Hill , Heaton BL1 5EJ | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,596 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 5,210 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,461 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 | 316 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 520 yd | |
| Monte Carlo Cafe | 431 Chorley Old Road | 570 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 570 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 420 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 428 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 453 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 506 yd | |
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecroft Stores | 619 Chorley Old Road | 141 yd | |
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 231 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 231 yd | |
| Ikram's Spice House | 505 Chorley Old Road | 278 yd | |
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 933 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 936 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.