Gaythorne Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8LQ 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 Gaythorne Street, Bolton, BL1 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8LG, BL1 8LL, BL1 8LT, BL1 8LS, BL1 8LJ, BL1 8LF, BL1 8LN, BL1 8LH, BL1 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 8LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 35.4% | 27.7% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 64.7% | 9.9% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 35% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 8LQ this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 34.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 23.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.3% 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 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 72.5% | 79.4% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 76.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 13.4% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 12.1% | 2.3% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -79.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 65.1% | 62.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.4% | 33.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 28.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 62.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 27.2% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 5.1% | -20.7% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.8% | 37.2% | -35.4% |
| Christian | 1.3% | 46.2% | -44.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 91.2% | 6.5% | 84.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gaythorne 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 -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gaythorne Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2017-02-15 | £89,008 |
| 11 Gaythorne Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2015-06-04 | £72,619 |
| 15 Gaythorne Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-07-19 | £134,625 |
| 17 Gaythorne Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2013-03-01 | £118,495 |
| 19 Gaythorne Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2013-03-01 | £128,369 |
BL1 8LQ 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 8LQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Mitre Street , Astley Bridge BL1 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 500 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,797 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 | 2,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,758 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 | 3,038 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 | 249 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Foods (Blackburn Road) Ltd | 290 Blackburn Road | 151 yd | |
| The Green Cafe | Unit 1, Endeavour House, 98 Waters Meeting Road | 163 yd | |
| All Souls Cafe | Astley Street | 219 yd | |
| Total Fitness 2010 Ltd | Unit 2, Waters Meeting Road | 223 yd | |
| Jaan’s Desserts | 362 Blackburn Road | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craven Heifer | 452 Blackburn Road | 412 yd | |
| Cotton Kier | 2-4 Eagley Brook Way | 458 yd | |
| Lamb Hotel | Lamb Hotel, 455 Blackburn Road | 498 yd | |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club | Moss Bank Way | 809 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Waters Meeting Road | 95 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Waters Meeting Road | 95 yd | |
| Blaze Bite Grill & Pizza | 302 Blackburn Road | 153 yd | |
| M T Bellys | 299 Blackburn Road | 248 yd | |
| Caesars | 299 Blackburn Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 673 yd | |
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 515 yd | |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 974 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 | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.