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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 48.6% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 45% | 51.4% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 38.1% | 38.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 36.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 39.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 37.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 18.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 19.7% | 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 Levels | 20.1% | 16.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 30.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 76.8% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 96% | 88.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 88.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2026-02-27 | £133,000 |
| 4 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-10-16 | £126,365 |
| 14 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2021-06-25 | £109,294 |
| 18 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-01-06 | £106,442 |
| 15 Garside Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2018-12-14 | £113,216 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Road Primary School Captains Clough Road , BL1 5RU | 3out of 4 | 725 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 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,373 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 | 1,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,272 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 | 4,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,557 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 | 446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| LifeBridge ASEND Susan Isaacs Building , Vernon Street BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ivy Cafe Ltd | 166 Ivy Road | 119 yd | |
| Bridges | 21 Avondale Street | 471 yd | |
| Taste of Pakistan | 288 Chorley Old Road | 517 yd | |
| Halliwell Cafe | 465 Halliwell Road | 550 yd | |
| Monte Carlo Cafe | 431 Chorley Old Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 554 yd | |
| Ainsworth Arms | 606 Halliwell Road | 587 yd | |
| Crofters Arms | 494 Halliwell Road | 595 yd | |
| Stork tavern | 548 Halliwell Road | 595 yd | |
| Keg & Thread | 423-425 Halliwell Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & L Sumner Quality Fish & Chips | 188 Arnold Street | 173 yd | |
| Prego | 310 Chorley Old Road | 517 yd | |
| Allen’s fried chicken | 300 Chorley Old Road | 517 yd | |
| Food Villa | 314 Chorley Old Road | 523 yd | |
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 638 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Smithills School SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| Smithills Community Sports Centre SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 966 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.