Brynmoor is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 6FS is located in the Smithills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brynmoor, Bolton, BL1 6FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 6JF, BL1 6TB, BL1 6HT, BL1 6HR, BL1 6TA, BL1 6HN, BL1 6HU, BL1 6HP, BL1 6HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 6FS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BL1 6FS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.5% | 31.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 9% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 50.2% | 45% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 16.2% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 37.5% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 97.6% | 93.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 93.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynmoor 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 -28.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brynmoor, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-21 | £293,308 |
| 19 Brynmoor, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-12 | £432,342 |
| 2 Brynmoor, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-11-10 | £332,238 |
| 3 Brynmoor, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2019-01-11 | £280,932 |
| 8 Brynmoor, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-01-26 | £380,838 |
BL1 6FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6FS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 6FS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,597 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 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Smithill's Dean Church of England Primary School Limefield Road , Smithills BL1 6LA | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 2out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School Worston Avenue , Johnson Fold BL1 5UG | 4out of 4 | 1,024 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 | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,959 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,952 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 | 5,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Enterprise Limited | Moss Lane | 358 yd | |
| Marwan | BL1, BL1 | 438 yd | |
| Northern Ivy Cafe Ltd | 166 Ivy Road | 444 yd | |
| Mossbank Jnr F.C | The Pavilion, Church Road | 484 yd | |
| The Cafe | Moss Bank Park, Moss Bank Way | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Arms | 606 Halliwell Road | 558 yd | |
| Stork tavern | 548 Halliwell Road | 764 yd | |
| Crofters Arms | 494 Halliwell Road | 764 yd | |
| Bunbury's | 397 Chorley Old Road | 792 yd | |
| Heaton Cricket Club | Church Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & L Sumner Quality Fish & Chips | 188 Arnold Street | 593 yd | |
| A1 Fish and Chips | 433 Chorley Old Road | 792 yd | |
| Ikram's Spice House | 505 Chorley Old Road | 797 yd | |
| Royal Feast Original | 469 Halliwell Road | 821 yd | |
| Prego | 310 Chorley Old Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 1,078 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Captains Clough Captain's Clough Road | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Moss Bank Park THE LODGE THE LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 544 yd |
| Smithills School SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Smithills Community Sports Centre SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Bolton Sixth Form College (Closed) Smithills Dean Road | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Heaton Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.