Ivy Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 6DH 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 Ivy Road, Bolton, BL1 6DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 6DG, BL1 6DJ, BL1 6DN, BL1 6DF, BL1 6DQ, BL1 6DW, BL1 6AG, BL1 4JZ, BL1 5JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 6DH is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 46.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 38.6% | 39.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 45.6% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 47.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 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 | 27.1% | 19.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 25% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 27.4% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 24.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 77.2% | 48.9% | -28.3% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 68% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 68% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 19% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 67.6% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.3% | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 31% | 6.5% | 24.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 Ivy Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-24 | £236,821 |
| 37 Ivy Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-02-17 | £147,627 |
| 41 Ivy Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2021-10-08 | £255,475 |
| 17 Ivy Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-02-21 | £176,616 |
| 49 Ivy Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-03-25 | £290,398 |
BL1 6DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,433 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 | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 2out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Eastbourne Grove , Heaton BL1 5LH | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Road Primary School Devonshire Road , BL1 4ND | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,204 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 2out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Pakistan | 288 Chorley Old Road | 185 yd | |
| Bridges | 21 Avondale Street | 190 yd | |
| Monte Carlo Cafe | 431 Chorley Old Road | 198 yd | |
| McDonalds | 1011 Chorley Old Road | 198 yd | |
| Northern Ivy Cafe Ltd | 166 Ivy Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 198 yd | |
| Stanley Arms | 99 Chorley Old Road | 770 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 803 yd | |
| Ainsworth Arms | 606 Halliwell Road | 981 yd | |
| Crofters Arms | 494 Halliwell Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prego | 310 Chorley Old Road | 185 yd | |
| Allen’s fried chicken | 300 Chorley Old Road | 185 yd | |
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 198 yd | |
| Food Villa | 314 Chorley Old Road | 204 yd | |
| Sanshan Chinese takeaway | 278 Chorley Old Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 311 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 311 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School EASTBOURNE GROVE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 96.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.