Overview of BL1 8AQ

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Louisa Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8AQ is located in the Halliwell 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 Louisa Street, Bolton, BL1 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3QB, BL1 8AL, BL1 3PF, BL1 8AA, BL1 8AH, BL1 3PE, BL1 3PJ, BL1 3PY, BL1 8AP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 8AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.9%47.6%1.7% 51.0% -3.4%
Male54.1%52.4%-1.7% 49.0% 3.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.7%37.8%-1.9% 37.9% -0.1%
Married: Opposite sex33.3%45.8%12.5% 44.2% 1.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated3.4%2.1%-1.3% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced17.3%5.5%-11.8% 9.1% -3.6%
Widowed6.3%8%1.7% 6.1% 1.9%

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 (87.6%) 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 health42.9%50.6%7.7% 48.4% 2.2%
Good health36.3%37%0.7% 33.6% 3.4%
Fair health13.2%7.3%-5.9% 12.7% -5.4%
Bad health5%4.2%-0.8% 4.0% 0.2%
Very bad health2.6%0.9%-1.7% 1.2% -0.3%

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.

In the area around BL1 8AQ this area, 32.8% 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 21%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications33.8%32.8%-1.0% 18.2% 14.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.8%11.8%-8.0% 9.6% 2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.8%13%-1.8% 13.4% -0.4%
Apprenticeship3.4%5%1.6% 5.3% -0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.9%9.2%0.3% 16.9% -7.7%
Degree or Similar9.3%21%11.7% 33.8% -12.8%
Other10.1%7.1%-3.0% 2.8% 4.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%2.7%2.4% 1.1% 1.6%
Chinese2.6%0.6%-2.0% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian31.4%33.2%1.8% 3.1% 30.1%
Pakistani2.3%22.9%20.6% 2.7% 20.2%
Other Asian0.7%3%2.3% 1.6% 1.4%
Black African3%2.1%-0.9% 2.5% -0.4%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0%0.6%0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%1.8%1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
White55.1%27.1%-28.0% 81.4% -54.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Arab2.6%0%-2.6% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.3%4%3.7% 1.6% 2.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.2%57%-18.2% 83.2% -26.2%
European Union2%6.4%4.4% 6.1% 0.3%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa3.6%2.7%-0.9% 2.7% 0.0%
Middle East and Asia19.1%33.5%14.4% 5.6% 27.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK74.3%56.7%-17.6% 83.2% -26.5%
10+ Years1.3%17%15.7% 9.8% 7.2%
5-10 Years4%6.7%2.7% 2.9% 3.8%
2-5 Years8.3%10.3%2.0% 2.2% 8.1%
Less than 2 years12.2%9.4%-2.8% 1.9% 7.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.4% 76.7% -17.3%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain5.8% 0.4% 5.4%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other EU countries3% 1.5% 1.5%
North Africa1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Southern Asia8.5% 1.2% 7.3%
No passport held15.2% 13.5% 1.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16% 37.2% -21.2%
Christian18.1% 46.2% -28.1%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Muslim56% 6.5% 49.5%
Sikh1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.2% 6.0% 1.2%

Safety

Is Louisa Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Louisa Street 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 -48.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,800
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BL1 8AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Louisa Street are based on 43 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 Louisa Street, Bolton, BL1 8AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 8AQ

Average Price
£102,283
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£102,283
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Louisa Street

Average Price
£90,302
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£90,302
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Louisa Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
29 Louisa Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£80,0002023-12-18 £87,201
41 Louisa Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£105,0002023-09-01 £115,594
13 Louisa Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002022-06-30 £105,399
23 Louisa Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002020-08-05 £147,919
17 Louisa Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£69,0002020-03-27 £103,453
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 8AQ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in BL1 8AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee57
Part-Time Employee36
Looking after home or family33
Retired28
Student (economically inactive)17
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)15
Unemployed13
Other12
Self-Employed11

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles43
Construction11
Manufacturing10
Accommodation and food service activities10
Human health and social work activities9
Administrative and support service activities7
Education6
Other6
Transport and storage6
Information and communication6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
4out of 4 3,326 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB
3out of 4 235 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Darley Street , BL1 3DX
3out of 4 539 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ
2out of 4 665 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Oxford Grove Primary School
Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ
3out of 4 762 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL
3out of 4 848 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eden Boys' School Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 339 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
3out of 4 984 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
3out of 4 1,231 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sharples School
Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN
3out of 4 2,048 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 2,437 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,237 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 2,435 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
2out of 4 3,725 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 598 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Keswick Street , BL1 8LX
- not rated 812 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Youth Challenge Pru
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT
4out of 4 1,314 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA
- not rated 1,748 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB
- not rated 1,944 yd Other independent school Yes Girls 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
Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd274-278 Halliwell Road156 yd
Tribez Steak & Grill242 Halliwell Road156 yd
Tasty Bites Sandwich Bar254-256 Halliwell Road156 yd
Cube Desserts Ltd192 Halliwell Road291 yd
Mirchi And MithiAll Souls, Astley Street302 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lord RaglanLord Raglan, 384 Halliwell Road202 yd
The RoundhouseKenton Close376 yd
Keg & Thread423-425 Halliwell Road384 yd
Crofters Arms494 Halliwell Road614 yd
Stork tavern548 Halliwell Road614 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Valentino’s288 Halliwell Road23 yd
Bangladeshi Curry House280 Halliwell Road23 yd
SMASHDOWN274 Halliwell Road85 yd
H Chow386 Halliwell Road151 yd
Desi House264-266 Halliwell Road156 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaAsda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way925 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Eden Boys School (Bolton)
WOLFENDEN STREET
269 yd
Jubilee Pool (Bolton)
DARLEY STREET
swimming pool489 yd
St Matthews Primary School
KENTFORD ROAD
grass pitches766 yd
Oxford Grove Primary School
SHEPHERD CROSS STREET
grass pitches837 yd
Astley Bridge Cricket Club
MOSS BANK WAY
grass pitches850 yd
Total Fitness (Bolton)
WATERS MEETING ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool892 yd
Hatfield Road
RAWSON ROAD
grass pitches956 yd
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club
Avenue Street
grass pitches962 yd
Thornleigh Salesian College
SHARPLES PARK
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,034 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 speed72.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed155.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed11 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.