Bracken Close, Bolton, BL1 7DF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 7DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	51.2%	49.4%	-1.8%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	48.8%	50.6%	1.8%	49.0%	1.6%

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 7DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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	18.4%	21.2%	2.8%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	69.1%	61.3%	-7.8%	44.2%	17.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Separated	0.5%	1.8%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	4.1%	6.5%	2.4%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	7.8%	6.5%	-1.3%	6.1%	0.4%

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 (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.5%	51.4%	-8.1%	48.4%	3.0%
Good health	24.6%	34%	9.4%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	13.1%	9.9%	-3.2%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	14.4%	-0.8%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	7.9%	-0.9%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	13%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	4.2%	2.4%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	17.6%	5.2%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	38.7%	41.2%	2.5%	33.8%	7.4%
Other	6%	1.9%	-4.1%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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	2.8%	5.9%	3.1%	3.1%	2.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.8%	91.3%	-5.5%	81.4%	9.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	98.4%	98%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.4%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	98%	0.0%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.9%	76.7%	18.2%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.8%	37.2%	-19.4%
Christian	71.9%	46.2%	25.7%
Muslim	4.7%	6.5%	-1.8%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Bracken Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracken Close 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 7DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bracken Close are based on 7 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 Bracken Close, Bolton, BL1 7DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 7DF

Average Price
£329,246

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£312,486

Flats/Maisonettes
£379,525

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bracken Close

Average Price
£354,627

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£330,202

Flats/Maisonettes
£415,687

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bracken CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Bracken Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£369,000	2026-02-10	£369,000
2 Bracken Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2019-09-13	£347,839
1 Bracken Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2018-05-31	£290,945
3 Bracken Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2017-07-12	£316,327
4 Bracken Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£259,000	2017-01-06	£378,426

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 7DF

Employment

BL1 7DF 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 7DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	10
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Education	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	11
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
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	3,096 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE	- not rated	4,643 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Lawn Primary School Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX	- not rated	682 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldhams Primary School Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN	- not rated	736 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	1,166 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Primary School Sharples Hall Drive , BL1 7HS	3out of 4	1,177 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9HT	3out of 4	1,433 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,212 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	3out of 4	1,401 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	- not rated	1,401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS	- not rated	1,768 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS	2out of 4	1,768 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	1,667 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU	- not rated	4,403 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	4,605 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	4,480 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	4,480 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	781 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY	- not rated	897 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfields School 324 Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9BZ	- not rated	1,544 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT	4out of 4	1,667 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT	- not rated	1,667 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	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
Spice Valley Egerton	Unit 1a Dunscar Ind Est, Blackburn Road		824 yd
Smithills Open Farm Cafe	Smithills Dean Road		1,073 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brewhouse	983-987 Blackburn Road	630 yd
Real Axe	Unit 12a Dunscar Business Park, Blackburn Road	836 yd
Dunscar Golf Club	Longworth Lane	962 yd
The Tap	68-70 Belmont Road	1,043 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Thai Food Online	Unit 8 Dunscar Industrial Estate		869 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
High View Eastgrove Avenue	grass pitches	270 yd
High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE	grass pitches	545 yd
Eagley Sports Complex BLACKBURN ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	799 yd
Barlow Park BARLOW PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	972 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL1 7DF