Overview of BL1 7BS

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The Beeches is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 7BS is located in the Astley Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Beeches, Bolton, BL1 7BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 7DH, BL1 7DS, BL1 7DQ, BL1 7DA, BL1 7DE, BL1 7DD, BL1 7DF, BL1 7BA, BL1 7DY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 7BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.4%50.7%1.3% 51.0% -0.3%
Male50.6%49.3%-1.3% 49.0% 0.3%

Partnership Status

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 7BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single18.6%26.6%8.0% 37.9% -11.3%
Married: Opposite sex64.5%61.6%-2.9% 44.2% 17.4%
Separated0.9%1.3%0.4% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced7.7%5.1%-2.6% 9.1% -4.0%
Widowed8.2%5.5%-2.7% 6.1% -0.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.6%54.1%-5.5% 48.4% 5.7%
Good health29.4%36.6%7.2% 33.6% 3.0%
Fair health9.1%6%-3.1% 12.7% -6.7%
Bad health1.9%3.4%1.5% 4.0% -0.6%

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 qualifications16.4%11.8%-4.6% 18.2% -6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.3%6.8%-5.5% 9.6% -2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.5%17.3%2.8% 13.4% 3.9%
Apprenticeship2.3%6.8%4.5% 5.3% 1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.4%20.7%4.3% 16.9% 3.8%
Degree or Similar34.1%35%0.9% 33.8% 1.2%
Other4.1%1.7%-2.4% 2.8% -1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian4.2%4.1%-0.1% 3.1% 1.0%
Pakistani5.7%3%-2.7% 2.7% 0.3%
Other Asian1.1%3%1.9% 1.6% 1.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.9%0.8%-1.1% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0%2.6%2.6% 0.8% 1.8%
White85.7%84.6%-1.1% 81.4% 3.2%
Arab1.1%0%-1.1% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.6%92.2%-1.4% 83.2% 9.0%
European Union0.8%0.4%-0.4% 6.1% -5.7%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.7%0.3% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa1.5%1.9%0.4% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia3.8%4.9%1.1% 5.6% -0.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.6%92.2%-1.4% 83.2% 9.0%
10+ Years0%4.5%4.5% 9.8% -5.3%
5-10 Years0.8%2.6%1.8% 2.9% -0.3%
2-5 Years1.9%0.7%-1.2% 2.2% -1.5%
Less than 2 years3.8%0%-3.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91% 76.7% 14.3%
Southern Asia2.6% 1.2% 1.4%
No passport held6.3% 13.5% -7.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.3% 37.2% -15.9%
Christian62.3% 46.2% 16.1%
Muslim11.2% 6.5% 4.7%
Sikh1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered3.4% 6.0% -2.6%

Safety

Is The Beeches Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Beeches was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley Bridge average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,700
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BL1 7BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Beeches are based on 40 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 The Beeches, Bolton, BL1 7BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 7BS

Average Price
£528,835
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£528,835
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Beeches

Average Price
£545,638
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£545,638
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BeechesStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 The Beeches, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£407,0002025-02-04 £419,804
2 The Beeches, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£450,0002024-08-16 £471,802
2 The Beeches, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002021-09-30 £519,018
3 The Beeches, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£400,0002021-08-25 £493,501
1 The Beeches, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£433,0002021-06-30 £547,960
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 7BS

Employment

BL1 7BS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BL1 7BS 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired83
Full-Time Employee71
Self-Employed27
Part-Time Employee23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Student (economically inactive)8
Unemployed6
Looking after home or family3
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Other1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Manufacturing18
Education12
Construction10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Human health and social work activities8
Information and communication7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Vernon Street , BL1 2XN
- not rated 2,893 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pikes Lane Nursery School
Board Street , BL3 5EE
- not rated 4,425 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
- not rated 5,257 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oldhams Primary School
Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN
- not rated 526 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
High Lawn Primary School
Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX
- not rated 665 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Mitre Street , Astley Bridge BL1 6QJ
3out of 4 991 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Oaks Primary School
Sharples Hall Drive , BL1 7HS
3out of 4 1,213 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA
- not rated 1,539 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
- not rated 994 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sharples School
Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN
3out of 4 1,389 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sharples School Science Specialist College
Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN
- not rated 1,389 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
- not rated 1,559 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
2out of 4 1,559 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Bolton Sixth Form College
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
- not rated 1,462 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College
Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU
- not rated 4,195 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 4,392 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
- not rated 4,418 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU
- not rated 4,418 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Starting Point
Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN
- not rated 563 yd Pupil referral unit Yes Mixed More About School
Compass Centre North
Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY
- not rated 683 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Youth Challenge Pru
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
4out of 4 1,462 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Youth Challenge Pru
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
- not rated 1,462 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newfields School
324 Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9BZ
- not rated 1,701 yd Other independent special school No Boys 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
Smithills Open Farm CafeSmithills Dean Road878 yd
Spice Valley EgertonUnit 1a Dunscar Ind Est, Blackburn Road1,040 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Brewhouse983-987 Blackburn Road785 yd
The Tap68-70 Belmont Road904 yd
Real AxeUnit 12a Dunscar Business Park, Blackburn Road1,051 yd
Royal British Legion38 Belmont Road1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Su's Fish and Chips66 Belmont Road1,057 yd
Thai Food OnlineUnit 8 Dunscar Industrial Estate1,084 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
High View
Eastgrove Avenue
grass pitches379 yd
High Lawn Primary And Nursery School
HOLDEN AVENUE
grass pitches498 yd
Barlow Park
BARLOW PARK AVENUE
grass pitches751 yd
Eagley Sports Complex
BLACKBURN ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts995 yd
Thornleigh Salesian College
SHARPLES PARK
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches999 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 speed58.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed142.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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