Haven Bank is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8JD is located in the Halliwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haven Bank, Bolton, BL1 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8LW, BL1 8LP, BL1 8LD, BL1 8LL, BL1 8LN, BL1 8LR, BL1 8LS, BL1 8LZ, BL1 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 8JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 27.7% | 29% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 53.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 51% | 55.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 26% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 8JD this area, 38.2% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.3% | 38.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 20.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 8% | 4.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.8% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 59.3% | 55.1% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 52.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 14.7% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 0.6% | -5.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 10.8% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 17.6% | 10.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -70.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 63.6% | 56.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 28.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 56.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 27.4% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.3% | 5.2% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.5% | 37.2% | -34.7% |
| Christian | 12.7% | 46.2% | -33.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 82.3% | 6.5% | 75.8% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haven Bank 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 Haven Bank, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2008-07-24 | £97,771 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 8JD 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Other | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 1,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont Primary Community School Chalfont Street , BL1 8JS | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | - not rated | 531 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | - not rated | 531 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfenden Primary School Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | - not rated | 632 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 | 721 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,927 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 | 2,770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 271 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LifeBridge ASEND Susan Isaacs Building , Vernon Street BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starting Point Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness 2010 Ltd | Unit 2, Waters Meeting Road | 91 yd | |
| The Green Cafe | Unit 1, Endeavour House, 98 Waters Meeting Road | 150 yd | |
| Cineworld Cinemas | 15 Eagley Brook Way | 314 yd | |
| Sai Spice | 17 Eagley Brook Way | 314 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | 7-10 Eagley Brook Way | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Kier | 2-4 Eagley Brook Way | 314 yd | |
| The Craven Heifer | 452 Blackburn Road | 511 yd | |
| Lamb Hotel | Lamb Hotel, 455 Blackburn Road | 590 yd | |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club | Moss Bank Way | 878 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Waters Meeting Road | 176 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Waters Meeting Road | 176 yd | |
| Blaze Bite Grill & Pizza | 302 Blackburn Road | 319 yd | |
| M T Bellys | 299 Blackburn Road | 390 yd | |
| Caesars | 299 Blackburn Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 751 yd | |
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 671 yd | |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Castle Hill Youth Centre CASTLETON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Tonge Sports Club Ltd (Closed) Castleton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.