Chorley Old Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 6BA is located in the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 6BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 5LZ, BL1 6AY, BL1 6AB, BL1 6AE, BL1 6AR, BL1 6AX, BL1 6AU, BL1 5LB, BL1 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 6BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 53.2% | 55.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 44.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 6BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 44.3% | 43.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 35.1% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 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 | 41.7% | 51.9% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 29.8% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.8% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 20.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 32.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 88.5% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96% | 92.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 92.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chorley Old 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.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Kaymar Court Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-04-17 | £103,006 |
| Flat 2 Kaymar Court Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-09-22 | £90,596 |
| Flat 6 Kaymar Court Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-05-02 | £79,789 |
| Flat 7 Kaymar Court Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-08-05 | £114,778 |
| Flat 11 Kaymar Court Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,500 | 2022-01-21 | £129,691 |
BL1 6BA 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,945 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 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , Heaton BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,468 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 | 1,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo Cafe | 431 Chorley Old Road | 377 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 377 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop at Heaton | 59 New Hall Lane | 389 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 484 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 377 yd | |
| Finishers Arms | 487 Church Road | 538 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 548 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 747 Chorley Old Road | 610 yd | |
| Doffcocker Inn | Chorley Old Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikram's Spice House | 505 Chorley Old Road | 83 yd | |
| Whitecroft Stores | 619 Chorley Old Road | 320 yd | |
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 377 yd | |
| Common & Coffee | 621 Chorley Old Road | 426 yd | |
| The Jute | 665 Chorley Old Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 751 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School WORSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,047 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.