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Kentfield Drive is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8FX is located in the Tonge with the Haulgh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kentfield Drive, Bolton, BL1 8FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8GF, BL1 8FU, BL1 8GG, BL1 8GE, BL1 8GD, BL1 8UX, BL1 8FY, BL1 8GA, BL1 8XP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 8FX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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)
Female48.8%47.7%-1.1% 51.0% -3.3%
Male51.2%52.3%1.1% 49.0% 3.3%

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 area around BL1 8FX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single50.5%47.4%-3.1% 37.9% 9.5%
Married: Opposite sex27.8%36.5%8.7% 44.2% -7.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Separated8.2%2.2%-6.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced11%10.1%-0.9% 9.1% 1.0%
Widowed2.4%3.4%1.0% 6.1% -2.7%

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 (88.6%) 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 health54.9%60.3%5.4% 48.4% 11.9%
Good health32.9%28.3%-4.6% 33.6% -5.3%
Fair health7.8%8.1%0.3% 12.7% -4.6%
Bad health3.5%2.8%-0.7% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health0.9%0.6%-0.3% 1.2% -0.6%

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 8FX this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.7%9.2%-3.5% 18.2% -9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.3%6.3%-3.0% 9.6% -3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.6%14.3%-4.3% 13.4% 0.9%
Apprenticeship1.7%5.1%3.4% 5.3% -0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.1%19.9%4.8% 16.9% 3.0%
Degree or Similar38.1%43.6%5.5% 33.8% 9.8%
Other4.5%1.7%-2.8% 2.8% -1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.4%1.3%-0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian3.5%6.5%3.0% 3.1% 3.4%
Pakistani2%2.6%0.6% 2.7% -0.1%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African3.5%6.7%3.2% 2.5% 4.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%0.6%-0.6% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%1.3%0.4% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.2%-0.4% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.2%1.7%0.5% 0.9% 0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%0.4%-0.2% 0.8% -0.4%
White83.8%75.1%-8.7% 81.4% -6.3%
Arab0%0.9%0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Other1.2%2.4%1.2% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.4%85.1%-3.3% 83.2% 1.9%
European Union3.5%5.5%2.0% 6.1% -0.6%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.7%0.1% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa3.5%4.6%1.1% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia2.9%4%1.1% 5.6% -1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.3%85.8%-1.5% 83.2% 2.6%
10+ Years1.2%8.9%7.7% 9.8% -0.9%
5-10 Years1.7%4.1%2.4% 2.9% 1.2%
2-5 Years5.2%0.9%-4.3% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years4.6%0.4%-4.2% 1.9% -1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.3% 76.7% 9.6%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Italy0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Poland1.5% 1.3% 0.2%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries2.6% 1.5% 1.1%
North Africa0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
No passport held5.9% 13.5% -7.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.5% 37.2% -3.7%
Christian45.5% 46.2% -0.7%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim12.8% 6.5% 6.3%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered6.5% 6.0% 0.5%

Safety

Is Kentfield Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentfield Drive 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 -21.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,200
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BL1 8FX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kentfield Drive are based on 69 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 Kentfield Drive, Bolton, BL1 8FX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 8FX

Average Price
£325,667
Semi-Detached
£283,276
Terraced
£226,690
Detached
£365,709
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kentfield Drive

Average Price
£286,931
Semi-Detached
£276,831
Terraced
£233,531
Detached
£370,484
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kentfield DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
101 Kentfield Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£210,0002023-08-11 £226,056
101 Kentfield Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£208,0002021-09-13 £250,067
83 Kentfield Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£255,0002020-07-10 £361,506
89 Kentfield Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£233,0002019-12-17 £329,435
63 Kentfield Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Detached, a newly built property
£264,9952019-03-08 £394,143
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 8FX

Employment

BL1 8FX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee236
Part-Time Employee51
Self-Employed38
Retired26
Student (economically inactive)17
Other12
Unemployed10
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Looking after home or family9

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Education23
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Manufacturing18
Construction15
Information and communication13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 8
Financial and insurance activities7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities6
Transport and storage6
Real estate activities5

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 3,950 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle Hill Primary School
Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT
3out of 4 484 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Valley Community Primary School
Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG
4out of 4 783 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA
4out of 4 932 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Columba's RC Primary School
Ripley Street , Tonge Moor BL2 3AR
4out of 4 986 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF
1out of 4 1,058 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,166 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Canon Slade CofE School
Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP
4out of 4 1,193 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sharples School
Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN
3out of 4 1,526 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
3out of 4 1,861 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Turton School
Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT
3out of 4 2,447 yd Community school 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 2,638 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 2,969 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 2,277 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Keswick Street , BL1 8LX
- not rated 671 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Birtenshaw
Crompton Way , BL2 2PE
- not rated 833 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birtenshaw
Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB
3out of 4 1,957 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 1,982 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Park School Teaching Service
Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX
3out of 4 2,447 yd Academy alternative provision converter 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
Bellrock Work Place & Compliance (Castleton St)Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street396 yd
Cineworld Cinemas15 Eagley Brook Way480 yd
Sai Spice17 Eagley Brook Way480 yd
Nuffield Health7-10 Eagley Brook Way480 yd
Love Food309 Tonge Moor Road574 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cotton Kier2-4 Eagley Brook Way480 yd
Tonge Moor Conservative ClubTonge Moor Road765 yd
The Craven Heifer452 Blackburn Road1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Taste It ltd18 Finsbury Court238 yd
Tonge Thai315 Tonge Moor Road494 yd
Turkish Shawarma & Grill House313 Tonge Moor Road494 yd
Santini's395 Tonge Moor Road495 yd
Fortune Cookie527 Tonge Moor Road548 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Family ShopperSms Retail Park, 417 Crompton Way641 yd
The Co Op190 Tonge Moor Road765 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Castle Hill Youth Centre
CASTLETON STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite396 yd
Tonge Sports Club Ltd (Closed)
Castleton Street
health and fitness suite437 yd
Nuffield Health (Bolton)
7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool480 yd
Lancashire Tubes
NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY
grass pitches723 yd
Total Fitness (Bolton)
WATERS MEETING ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool824 yd
Firwood School (Closed)
Crompton Way
grass pitches865 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 speed69.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed107.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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