Brindley Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8QF 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 Brindley Street, Bolton, BL1 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8QH, BL1 8QD, BL1 8QQ, BL1 8QB, BL1 8JW, BL1 8PD, BL1 8PH, BL1 8PA, BL1 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 8QF 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brindley 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 -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Brindley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2024-10-07 | £152,305 |
| 21 Brindley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-07 | £139,564 |
| 25 Brindley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-08-19 | £140,538 |
| 29 Brindley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-08-13 | £168,102 |
| 9 Brindley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2019-10-31 | £131,662 |
BL1 8QF 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,210 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 | 116 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 | 454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples Primary School Hugh Lupus Street , BL1 8RU | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Lawn Primary School Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX | 3out of 4 | 1,094 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 | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,677 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 | 3,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,265 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 | 3,222 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 | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,819 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 Pavilion | 538-542 Blackburn Road | 167 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 492-494 Blackburn Road | 180 yd | |
| Beefalo Meathouse | 486 Blackburn Road | 180 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Crompton Way | 244 yd | |
| The Dutch Fishmen | 442 Blackburn Road | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Hotel | Lamb Hotel, 455 Blackburn Road | 219 yd | |
| The Craven Heifer | 452 Blackburn Road | 242 yd | |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club | Moss Bank Way | 333 yd | |
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 339 yd | |
| The Bay Mare | 647-651 Blackburn Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy Cuisine | 526 Blackburn Road | 167 yd | |
| Grill Corner Limited | 469a Blackburn Road | 209 yd | |
| Del Mondo Pizza | 465a Blackburn Road | 211 yd | |
| Clout Kitchen | 461 Blackburn Road | 217 yd | |
| Caesars | 440 Blackburn Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 245 yd | |
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 883 yd | |
| Thornleigh Salesian College SHARPLES PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Sharples School HILL COT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,023 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 | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 13.3% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.