Thompson Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 6DF 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 Thompson Road, Bolton, BL1 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 6DG, BL1 6DH, BL1 6DQ, BL1 6DD, BL1 6DE, BL1 6DJ, BL1 6DB, BL1 6AG, BL1 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 6DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 53.6% | 53.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 24.7% | 26.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 41.4% | 41.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 39.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 23.7% | 19.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 31.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 95.5% | 91.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Halliwell 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Thompson Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-09-15 | £143,766 |
| 9 Thompson Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-07-22 | £215,761 |
| 3 Thompson Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-01-17 | £213,213 |
| 3 Thompson Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-03-18 | £144,000 |
| 14 Thompson Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-10-01 | £247,317 |
BL1 6DF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL1 6DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 490 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 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 897 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 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,215 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 | 1,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,812 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 | 656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,312 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 | 179 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 179 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 288 Chorley Old Road | 262 yd | |
| Bridges | 21 Avondale Street | 266 yd | |
| Northern Ivy Cafe Ltd | 166 Ivy Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 179 yd | |
| Stanley Arms | 99 Chorley Old Road | 848 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 876 yd | |
| Ainsworth Arms | 606 Halliwell Road | 944 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 179 yd | |
| Prego | 310 Chorley Old Road | 262 yd | |
| Allen’s fried chicken | 300 Chorley Old Road | 262 yd | |
| Food Villa | 314 Chorley Old Road | 281 yd | |
| Volcano pizza shawarma&kebab | 27 Lowndes Street | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 387 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 387 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 993 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.