Mackenzie Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 6QR is located in the Astley Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mackenzie Grove, Bolton, BL1 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 6QS, BL1 6RD, BL1 6PN, BL1 6RH, BL1 6RB, BL1 6QP, BL1 6RE, BL1 7BQ, BL1 6RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 6QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 56.3% | 54% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 43.7% | 46% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL1 6QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.8% | 56.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 22.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 35.1% | 43.5% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 4.3% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around BL1 6QR this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 29% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 16.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 18% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 88.5% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 96.3% | 85.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 85.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mackenzie Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley Bridge average.
Mackenzie Grove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 6 local areas in Astley Bridge and the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mackenzie Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2010-08-03 | £81,697 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Mitre Street , Astley Bridge BL1 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Lawn Primary School Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Smithill's Dean Church of England Primary School Limefield Road , Smithills BL1 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,019 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 |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,720 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 | 4,196 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 | 957 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 2,790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithills Open Farm Cafe | Smithills Dean Road | 667 yd | |
| A & M Sandwiches | 9 Belmont Road | 706 yd | |
| The Old Bank Cafe | Former HSBC Bank, Hill View Road | 714 yd | |
| Ayaans restaurant | 44-46 Old Road | 727 yd | |
| G & T Catering | Pineapple Inn, 562 Blackburn Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club | Moss Bank Way | 447 yd | |
| The Tap | 68-70 Belmont Road | 572 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 38 Belmont Road | 646 yd | |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club | Moss Bank Way | 666 yd | |
| The Bay Mare | 647-651 Blackburn Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killa Carbs | Astley Bridge Cricket Club, Moss Bank Way | 446 yd | |
| Su's Fish and Chips | 66 Belmont Road | 646 yd | |
| Mexican Villa Ltd | 610 Blackburn Road | 750 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 590-592 Blackburn Road | 750 yd | |
| Happiness | 584 Blackburn Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 764 yd | |
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Park BARLOW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Smithills Community Sports Centre SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| High View Eastgrove Avenue | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Bolton Sixth Form College (Closed) Smithills Dean Road | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Smithills School SMITHILLS DEAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,046 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.