Martindale Gardens is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8EE 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 Martindale Gardens, Bolton, BL1 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8EN, BL1 8EF, BL1 3QQ, BL1 3UE, BL1 8XJ, BL1 3QP, BL1 8EL, BL1 3UH, BL1 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 8EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.7% | 50% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 39.4% | 30.5% | -8.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 60.7% | 21.3% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 52.2% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 22% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
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 8EE this area, 34% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.9% | 34% | -17.9% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 21.4% | 11.8% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.8% | 17.9% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 42.2% | 22.2% | -20.0% | 3.1% | 19.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 55% | 42.9% | 2.7% | 52.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 39% | 15.8% | -23.2% | 81.4% | -65.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 60% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 60% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 35% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 29.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 60% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 6.6% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 13.8% | 1.2% | 12.6% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 6.6% | 46.2% | -39.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 80.1% | 6.5% | 73.6% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martindale Gardens 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 risen by about 9.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Martindale Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-11-10 | £113,026 |
| 13 Martindale Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £33,500 | 2002-07-03 | £131,846 |
| 22 Martindale Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2000-12-12 | £147,250 |
BL1 8EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in BL1 8EE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 111 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,142 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 | 2,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,417 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 | 3,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Cafe at Fun Valley | Unit 3, 224 Blackburn Road | 177 yd | |
| All Souls Cafe | Astley Street | 187 yd | |
| Mirchi And Mithi | All Souls, Astley Street | 202 yd | |
| Cinnamon Bean Cafe | Community Centre, All Souls Church, Astley Street | 203 yd | |
| Cube Desserts Ltd | 192 Halliwell Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse | Kenton Close | 554 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 384 Halliwell Road | 632 yd | |
| The Craven Heifer | 452 Blackburn Road | 638 yd | |
| Lamb Hotel | Lamb Hotel, 455 Blackburn Road | 714 yd | |
| Keg & Thread | 423-425 Halliwell Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M T Bellys | 299 Blackburn Road | 152 yd | |
| Caesars | 299 Blackburn Road | 152 yd | |
| Downtown Burger | Unit 3, 224 Blackburn Road | 177 yd | |
| K2 Chippy | 166 Halliwell Road | 212 yd | |
| Noor's Pizza & grill | 168 Halliwell Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 888 yd | |
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 911 yd | |
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 168 yd | |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| The Gym (Bolton) 4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,073 yd |
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.