Barnston Close, Bolton, BL1 8TF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 8TF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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	54.4%	52.6%	-1.8%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	45.6%	47.4%	1.8%	49.0%	-1.6%

Partnership Status

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 8TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	22.8%	22.2%	-0.6%	37.9%	-15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58%	60.7%	2.7%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.8%	6.7%	0.9%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	12.3%	8.9%	-3.4%	6.1%	2.8%

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	40.5%	46.4%	5.9%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	37.7%	31%	-6.7%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	13.9%	11.5%	-2.4%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	5.7%	7.4%	1.7%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	3.7%	1.5%	1.2%	2.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.7%	23.3%	-2.4%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	8.1%	-10.7%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	14.4%	-1.2%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	8.1%	3.0%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	17.4%	6.2%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	19.9%	26.7%	6.8%	33.8%	-7.1%
Other	3.6%	1.9%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	9.8%	19.2%	9.4%	3.1%	16.1%
Pakistani	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	2.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	87.3%	73.1%	-14.2%	81.4%	-8.3%
Arab	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	94.6%	91.3%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	4%	0.8%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	90.2%	-2.8%	83.2%	7.0%
10+ Years	0%	7.1%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	1.2%	-4.5%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.1%	37.2%	-22.1%
Christian	57.7%	46.2%	11.5%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	22.8%	6.5%	16.3%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Barnston Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnston Close 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 8TF, 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 Barnston Close are based on 13 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 Barnston Close, Bolton, BL1 8TF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 8TF

Average Price
£361,398

Semi-Detached
£285,933

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£432,720

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£231,185

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barnston Close

Average Price
£352,806

Semi-Detached
£281,672

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£420,958

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£231,409

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barnston CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Barnston Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2025-07-18	£259,086
12 Barnston Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2021-02-05	£332,652
9 Barnston Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2018-01-22	£570,708
8 Barnston Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2017-04-24	£271,411
8 Barnston Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£160,000	2017-04-24	£230,516

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 8TF

Employment

BL1 8TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8TF 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	86
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	14
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	16
Manufacturing	15
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	5
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN	- not rated	1,994 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE	- not rated	3,764 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH	- not rated	4,538 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	439 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	439 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	639 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples Primary School Hugh Lupus Street , BL1 8RU	3out of 4	691 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Lawn Primary School Holden Avenue , Sharples BL1 7EX	- not rated	939 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	3out of 4	686 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	- not rated	686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ	- not rated	1,151 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE	4out of 4	1,270 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP	- not rated	1,345 yd	Academy converter	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	1,998 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU	- not rated	3,300 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	3,580 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	3,026 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	3,026 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	1,025 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Starting Point Selkirk Road , BL1 7BN	- not rated	1,410 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw School Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB	3out of 4	1,427 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Centre North Barlow Park Pavilion, Dunoon Drive , Astley Bridge BL1 6QY	- not rated	1,478 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfields School 324 Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9BZ	- not rated	1,908 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toby Carvery	Crompton Way	204 yd
G & T Catering	Pineapple Inn, 562 Blackburn Road	333 yd
A & M Sandwiches	9 Belmont Road	400 yd
The Pavilion	538-542 Blackburn Road	404 yd
Four Seasons Cafe	492-494 Blackburn Road	512 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pineapple Inn	562 Blackburn Road	333 yd
The Bay Mare	647-651 Blackburn Road	382 yd
Royal British Legion	38 Belmont Road	434 yd
Astley Bridge Conservative Club	Moss Bank Way	473 yd
The Tap	68-70 Belmont Road	551 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mexican Villa Ltd	610 Blackburn Road	333 yd
Domino's Pizza	590-592 Blackburn Road	333 yd
Happiness	584 Blackburn Road	333 yd
Little India	582 Blackburn Road	333 yd
Little Italy Cuisine	526 Blackburn Road	404 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Crompton Way		260 yd
Asda	Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way		487 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY	grass pitches	458 yd
Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	642 yd
Sharples School HILL COT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	683 yd
The Oaks Primary School SHARPLES HALL DRIVE	grass pitches	956 yd
High Lawn Primary And Nursery School HOLDEN AVENUE	grass pitches	1,015 yd
Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY	grass pitches	1,061 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	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%

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	224.4 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	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL1 8TF