Warwick Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8NS is located in the Astley Bridge 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 Warwick Street, Bolton, BL1 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8NP, BL1 8NR, BL1 6QQ, BL1 7AF, BL1 7AP, BL1 6QH, BL1 7AL, BL1 8QN, BL1 7AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 33.1% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 35.1% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 19.9% | 19.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.8% | 31.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 28.4% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 15.7% |
| Bad health | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8NS this area, 37.7% 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 | 33.5% | 37.7% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 6.5% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 26.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.2% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.5% | 77.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 86.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warwick Street was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7866.7% higher than the Astley Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warwick Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 5 local areas in Astley Bridge and the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Warwick Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-03-21 | £89,934 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BL1 8NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Mitre Street , Astley Bridge BL1 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | - not rated | 376 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 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Lawn Primary School Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfenden Primary School Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,443 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 | 3,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Point Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 1,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & M Sandwiches | 9 Belmont Road | 64 yd | |
| G & T Catering | Pineapple Inn, 562 Blackburn Road | 151 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 538-542 Blackburn Road | 198 yd | |
| The Old Bank Cafe | Former HSBC Bank, Hill View Road | 232 yd | |
| Ayaans restaurant | 44-46 Old Road | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club | Moss Bank Way | 37 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 151 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 38 Belmont Road | 169 yd | |
| The Bay Mare | 647-651 Blackburn Road | 171 yd | |
| The Tap | 68-70 Belmont Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Villa Ltd | 610 Blackburn Road | 151 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 590-592 Blackburn Road | 151 yd | |
| Happiness | 584 Blackburn Road | 151 yd | |
| Little India | 582 Blackburn Road | 151 yd | |
| Su's Fish and Chips | 66 Belmont Road | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 175 yd | |
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 206 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 689 yd |
| High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Barlow Park BARLOW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Sharples School HILL COT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 1,042 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.