Wilton Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8PR 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 Wilton Street, Bolton, BL1 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8PW, BL1 8PS, BL1 8PN, BL1 8PT, BL1 8PJ, BL1 8PL, BL1 8PG, BL1 8JW, BL1 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 8PR is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 45.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 54.1% | 54.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL1 8PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 43.6% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 39.5% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 43.4% | 42.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 41.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 24.1% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 16.7% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 23.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 19.7% | 21.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 18.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.5% | 57.6% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 87.6% | 74.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 14.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 75% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.5% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Muslim | 40% | 6.5% | 33.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton 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 -12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Wilton Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2024-09-27 | £124,301 |
| 35 Wilton Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-03-15 | £115,364 |
| 8 Wilton Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-01-19 | £110,200 |
| 36 Wilton Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2022-08-12 | £119,346 |
| 3 Wilton Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-07-29 | £134,027 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 8PR 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,983 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 | 140 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 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,253 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 | 703 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,711 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 | 2,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,032 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 | 3,129 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 | 538 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dutch Fishmen | 442 Blackburn Road | 184 yd | |
| The Green Cafe | Unit 1, Endeavour House, 98 Waters Meeting Road | 195 yd | |
| Jaan’s Desserts | 362 Blackburn Road | 212 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 492-494 Blackburn Road | 246 yd | |
| Beefalo Meathouse | 486 Blackburn Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craven Heifer | 452 Blackburn Road | 191 yd | |
| Lamb Hotel | Lamb Hotel, 455 Blackburn Road | 257 yd | |
| Cotton Kier | 2-4 Eagley Brook Way | 437 yd | |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club | Moss Bank Way | 534 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dutch fish men | 442 Blackburn Road | 184 yd | |
| Caesars | 440 Blackburn Road | 191 yd | |
| McDonald's | Waters Meeting Road | 203 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Waters Meeting Road | 203 yd | |
| Turkis Chargrill | 422 Blackburn Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 408 yd | |
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 687 yd | |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.