Thorncliffe Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 7ER 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 Thorncliffe Road, Bolton, BL1 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 7ES, BL1 7EP, BL1 7ET, BL1 7EW, BL1 7JJ, BL1 7EF, BL1 7EE, BL1 7EG, BL1 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 7ER 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 7ER 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 Thorncliffe Road 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 -35.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thorncliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-05-23 | £402,006 |
| 1 Thorncliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2025-05-09 | £306,143 |
| 8 Thorncliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2024-06-12 | £306,825 |
| 25 Thorncliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-31 | £269,512 |
| 31 Thorncliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-11-08 | £349,966 |
BL1 7ER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 5,081 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 | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Sharples Hall Drive , BL1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Mitre Street , Astley Bridge BL1 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples Primary School Hugh Lupus Street , BL1 8RU | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,834 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 | 3,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,161 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 | 3,739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 2,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & T Catering | Pineapple Inn, 562 Blackburn Road | 618 yd | |
| A & M Sandwiches | 9 Belmont Road | 682 yd | |
| Bank Top URC | Bank Top United Reform Church, Ashworth Lane | 846 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 538-542 Blackburn Road | 854 yd | |
| The Old Bank Cafe | Former HSBC Bank, Hill View Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tap | 68-70 Belmont Road | 406 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 38 Belmont Road | 534 yd | |
| The Bay Mare | 647-651 Blackburn Road | 550 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 618 yd | |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club | Moss Bank Way | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Su's Fish and Chips | 66 Belmont Road | 534 yd | |
| Mexican Villa Ltd | 610 Blackburn Road | 618 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 590-592 Blackburn Road | 618 yd | |
| Happiness | 584 Blackburn Road | 618 yd | |
| Little India | 582 Blackburn Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 697 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School SHARPLES HALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Sharples School HILL COT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| High View Eastgrove Avenue | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Barlow Park BARLOW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Eagley Sports Complex BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.