Holland Street, Bolton, BL1 8PA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 8PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.2%	-2.9%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.9%	49.8%	2.9%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	37.3%	40.2%	2.9%	37.9%	2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	37.3%	37.2%	-0.1%	44.2%	-7.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	4.9%	2.1%	-2.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	11.5%	10.3%	-1.2%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	9%	9.4%	0.4%	6.1%	3.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.7%	32.1%	-7.6%	48.4%	-16.3%
Good health	37.9%	43.6%	5.7%	33.6%	10.0%
Fair health	16.9%	16.8%	-0.1%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	4.5%	5.4%	0.9%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

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 21.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.1%	17.9%	-13.2%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	12.4%	0.9%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.3%	17.1%	4.8%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	7.3%	1.2%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	19.2%	5.7%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	22.5%	21.8%	-0.7%	33.8%	-12.0%
Other	2.9%	4.3%	1.4%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	9.7%	19.1%	9.4%	3.1%	16.0%
Pakistani	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	87.2%	71.8%	-15.4%	81.4%	-9.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.6% 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	90.3%	84.6%	-5.7%	83.2%	1.4%
European Union	2.4%	5%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.8%	7.5%	3.7%	5.6%	1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.7%	84.3%	-5.4%	83.2%	1.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	9.6%	8.9%	9.8%	-0.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	4.6%	4.3%	2.9%	1.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	9%	0.4%	-8.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.1%	76.7%	0.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Spain	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.3%	37.2%	-12.9%
Christian	48.2%	46.2%	2.0%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	18.9%	6.5%	12.4%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Holland Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holland 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.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BL1 8PA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Holland Street are based on 91 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 Holland Street, Bolton, BL1 8PA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 8PA

Average Price
£122,117

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£122,117

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holland Street

Average Price
£129,471

Semi-Detached
£165,328

Terraced
£128,665

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holland Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
89 Holland Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£123,000	2023-12-14	£134,680
61 Holland Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£129,250	2022-09-27	£141,944
63 Holland Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£72,000	2021-07-16	£91,825
89 Holland Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£45,000	2021-04-29	£59,659
61 Holland Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£99,950	2020-11-16	£141,852

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 8PA

Employment

BL1 8PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee	74
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	18
Construction	16
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN	- not rated	1,736 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE	- not rated	3,469 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH	- not rated	4,262 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	- not rated	179 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	179 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School Mitre Street , Astley Bridge BL1 6QJ	3out of 4	398 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolfenden Primary School Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE	- not rated	896 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chalfont Primary Community School Chalfont Street , BL1 8JS	- not rated	976 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ	- not rated	837 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE	4out of 4	963 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	- not rated	1,014 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS	- not rated	1,659 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT	- not rated	1,662 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU	- not rated	3,061 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	3,320 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH	- not rated	5,426 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	- not rated	3,260 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	3,260 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	846 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Starting Point Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN	- not rated	1,195 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY	- not rated	1,237 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH	- not rated	1,627 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT	4out of 4	1,662 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	Distance
The Pavilion	538-542 Blackburn Road	27 yd
A & M Sandwiches	9 Belmont Road	177 yd
Four Seasons Cafe	492-494 Blackburn Road	178 yd
Beefalo Meathouse	486 Blackburn Road	178 yd
G & T Catering	Pineapple Inn, 562 Blackburn Road	224 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Astley Bridge Conservative Club	Moss Bank Way	180 yd
Lamb Hotel	Lamb Hotel, 455 Blackburn Road	209 yd
The Pineapple Inn	562 Blackburn Road	224 yd
The Craven Heifer	452 Blackburn Road	278 yd
The Bay Mare	647-651 Blackburn Road	294 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Italy Cuisine	526 Blackburn Road	27 yd
Grill Corner Limited	469a Blackburn Road	180 yd
Del Mondo Pizza	465a Blackburn Road	181 yd
Clout Kitchen	461 Blackburn Road	207 yd
Mexican Villa Ltd	610 Blackburn Road	224 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way		115 yd
Lidl	Crompton Way		165 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	707 yd
Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY	grass pitches	714 yd
Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY	grass pitches	730 yd
Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	838 yd
Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET		923 yd
Sharples School HILL COT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,012 yd
High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE	grass pitches	1,046 yd
Barlow Park BARLOW PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	1,079 yd

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	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL1 8PA