Hatton Grove is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8SB 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 Hatton Grove, Bolton, BL1 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8SA, BL1 8RZ, BL1 8SD, BL1 8SL, BL1 8RS, BL1 8SG, BL1 8SQ, BL1 8RX, BL1 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 8SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 53.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 8SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 28.6% | 23.9% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 57.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.4% | 17.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.9% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 34.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatton Grove 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hatton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,285 | 2025-06-25 | £274,202 |
| 10 Hatton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2023-08-25 | £261,801 |
| 7 Hatton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2019-07-15 | £192,845 |
| 7 Hatton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2019-07-15 | £216,952 |
| 5 Hatton Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-10-28 | £287,839 |
BL1 8SB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL1 8SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharples Primary School Hugh Lupus Street , BL1 8RU | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Sharples Hall Drive , BL1 7HS | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | - not rated | 891 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Lawn Primary School Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 1,446 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 | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,969 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 | 2,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw School Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newfields School 324 Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9BZ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Starting Point Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY | - not rated | 1,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top URC | Bank Top United Reform Church, Ashworth Lane | 191 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Crompton Way | 592 yd | |
| Greenway Coffee Morning | Greenway Community Centre, Hall Ith Wood Lane | 713 yd | |
| G & T Catering | Pineapple Inn, 562 Blackburn Road | 729 yd | |
| A & M Sandwiches | 9 Belmont Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple Inn | 562 Blackburn Road | 729 yd | |
| The Bay Mare | 647-651 Blackburn Road | 743 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 38 Belmont Road | 785 yd | |
| The Tap | 68-70 Belmont Road | 830 yd | |
| Cotton Kier | 2-4 Eagley Brook Way | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Villa Ltd | 610 Blackburn Road | 729 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 590-592 Blackburn Road | 729 yd | |
| Happiness | 584 Blackburn Road | 729 yd | |
| Little India | 582 Blackburn Road | 729 yd | |
| Su's Fish and Chips | 66 Belmont Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Crompton Way | 692 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharples School HILL COT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School SHARPLES HALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Birtenshaw Hall School (Closed) Darwen Road | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Canon Slade School BRADSHAW BROW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
| High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.