Sweetloves Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 7EE 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 Sweetloves Grove, Bolton, BL1 7EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 7EF, BL1 7EU, BL1 7EG, BL1 7ER, BL1 7EX, BL1 7EW, BL1 7ES, BL1 7ET, BL1 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 7EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% 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 | 18.9% | 24% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.6% | 64% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 58.1% | 57.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.5% | 12.2% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 38.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 26.8% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 23.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.6% | 65.4% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 95.9% | 91.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 26.8% | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweetloves Grove 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.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sweetloves Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-10 | £357,900 |
| 8 Sweetloves Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-11-03 | £437,335 |
| 1 Sweetloves Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-23 | £446,913 |
| 5 Sweetloves Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-07-24 | £427,296 |
| 7 Sweetloves Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-01-22 | £413,919 |
BL1 7EE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Lawn Primary School Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX | - not rated | 156 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 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Sharples Hall Drive , BL1 7HS | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples Primary School Hugh Lupus Street , BL1 8RU | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldhams Primary School Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,166 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 | 3,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Point Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN | - not rated | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfields School 324 Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9BZ | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & T Catering | Pineapple Inn, 562 Blackburn Road | 671 yd | |
| A & M Sandwiches | 9 Belmont Road | 723 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 538-542 Blackburn Road | 901 yd | |
| The Old Bank Cafe | Former HSBC Bank, Hill View Road | 951 yd | |
| Bank Top URC | Bank Top United Reform Church, Ashworth Lane | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tap | 68-70 Belmont Road | 421 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 38 Belmont Road | 571 yd | |
| The Bay Mare | 647-651 Blackburn Road | 598 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 671 yd | |
| The Brewhouse | 983-987 Blackburn Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Su's Fish and Chips | 66 Belmont Road | 571 yd | |
| Mexican Villa Ltd | 610 Blackburn Road | 671 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 590-592 Blackburn Road | 671 yd | |
| Happiness | 584 Blackburn Road | 671 yd | |
| Little India | 582 Blackburn Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 761 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| High View Eastgrove Avenue | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School SHARPLES HALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Sharples School HILL COT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Barlow Park BARLOW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Eagley Sports Complex BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.