Overview of BL1 6EA

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Garside Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 6EA 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 Garside Grove, Bolton, BL1 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 6EB, BL1 6DZ, BL1 6BS, BL1 6DY, BL1 6ED, BL1 6HE, BL1 6EH, BL1 6EG, BL1 6EQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 6EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55%48.6%-6.4% 51.0% -2.4%
Male45%51.4%6.4% 49.0% 2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.1%38.4%0.3% 37.9% 0.5%
Married: Opposite sex35.3%36.9%1.6% 44.2% -7.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated3.1%3%-0.1% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced9.3%9.5%0.2% 9.1% 0.4%
Widowed14.2%11.4%-2.8% 6.1% 5.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.8%39.4%-3.4% 48.4% -9.0%
Good health35.5%37.5%2.0% 33.6% 3.9%
Fair health13.8%18.1%4.3% 12.7% 5.4%
Bad health7.3%3.2%-4.1% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health0.6%1.9%1.3% 1.2% 0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.7%25.2%5.5% 18.2% 7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.6%9.9%-6.7% 9.6% 0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.1%16.4%-3.7% 13.4% 3.0%
Apprenticeship2.8%4.6%1.8% 5.3% -0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.9%13.4%-1.5% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar22.1%30.5%8.4% 33.8% -3.3%
Other3.8%0%-3.8% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1%1.0% 1.1% -0.1%
Chinese0%0.6%0.6% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian4.6%11.4%6.8% 3.1% 8.3%
Pakistani0%2.9%2.9% 2.7% 0.2%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0%1.9%1.9% 2.5% -0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0%1.3%1.3% 0.8% 0.5%
White92.7%76.8%-15.9% 81.4% -4.6%
Arab0.6%0%-0.6% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%2.5%2.5% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96%88.9%-7.1% 83.2% 5.7%
European Union0.3%1%0.7% 6.1% -5.1%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.9%2.5%1.6% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia2.1%7%4.9% 5.6% 1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.3% -0.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.7%88.6%-7.1% 83.2% 5.4%
10+ Years0%5.7%5.7% 9.8% -4.1%
5-10 Years0%0.9%0.9% 2.9% -2.0%
2-5 Years0.9%3.5%2.6% 2.2% 1.3%
Less than 2 years3.4%1.3%-2.1% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.9% 76.7% 6.2%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Southern Asia4.1% 1.2% 2.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held12.1% 13.5% -1.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.5% 37.2% -3.7%
Christian44.7% 46.2% -1.5%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Muslim16.3% 6.5% 9.8%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is Garside Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garside Grove 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 fallen by about -5.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,100
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BL1 6EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Garside Grove are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Garside Grove, Bolton, BL1 6EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 6EA

Average Price
£110,550
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£110,550
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Garside Grove

Average Price
£126,900
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£126,900
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Garside GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£121,0002024-10-16 £125,794
14 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£85,5002021-06-25 £108,800
18 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£70,0002020-01-06 £105,962
15 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£72,0002018-12-14 £112,705
16 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£58,0002014-07-18 £107,784
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 6EA

Employment

BL1 6EA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Retired55
Part-Time Employee43
Self-Employed20
Student (economically inactive)12
Looking after home or family12
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed9
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Human health and social work activities26
Education20
Construction18
Other13
Manufacturing12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
4out of 4 3,133 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ
2out of 4 422 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Oxford Grove Primary School
Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ
3out of 4 450 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Church Road Primary School
Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU
3out of 4 622 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB
3out of 4 764 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Darley Street , BL1 3DX
3out of 4 818 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
3out of 4 870 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 1,270 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
3out of 4 1,369 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 2,438 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Sharples School
Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN
3out of 4 2,833 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,372 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 2,432 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 4,659 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 551 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Youth Challenge Pru
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
4out of 4 998 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomasson Memorial School
Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ
3out of 4 1,327 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA
- not rated 1,406 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB
- not rated 1,443 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Northern Ivy Cafe Ltd166 Ivy Road119 yd
Bridges21 Avondale Street471 yd
Taste of Pakistan288 Chorley Old Road517 yd
Halliwell Cafe465 Halliwell Road550 yd
Monte Carlo Cafe431 Chorley Old Road554 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bunbury's397 Chorley Old Road554 yd
Ainsworth Arms606 Halliwell Road587 yd
Crofters Arms494 Halliwell Road595 yd
Stork tavern548 Halliwell Road595 yd
Keg & Thread423-425 Halliwell Road662 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
D & L Sumner Quality Fish & Chips188 Arnold Street173 yd
Prego310 Chorley Old Road517 yd
Allen’s fried chicken300 Chorley Old Road517 yd
Food Villa314 Chorley Old Road523 yd
A1 Fish and Chips433 Chorley Old Road554 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
MorrisonsMornington Road638 yd
Morrisons Service StationMornington Road638 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Oxford Grove Primary School
SHEPHERD CROSS STREET
grass pitches363 yd
Hatfield Road
RAWSON ROAD
grass pitches416 yd
Ladies Health & Fitness Gym
302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road
health and fitness suite518 yd
Church Road Playing Fields
CHURCH ROAD
grass pitches756 yd
Captains Clough
Captain's Clough Road
grass pitches762 yd
Jubilee Pool (Bolton)
DARLEY STREET
swimming pool785 yd
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club
Avenue Street
grass pitches885 yd
Smithills School
SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD
grass pitches, swimming pool915 yd
Smithills Community Sports Centre
SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool937 yd
Moss Bank Park
THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts966 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed67.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed87.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.