Shawcroft View is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 8UU is located in the Tonge with the Haulgh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shawcroft View, Bolton, BL1 8UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 8UF, BL1 8UW, BL2 3BB, BL1 8UG, BL2 3AH, BL1 8XP, BL2 3DT, BL1 8UR, BL2 3BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL1 8UU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 53.9% | 48.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8UU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 41.6% | 49.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 33.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 58.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 27.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 21.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 32.4% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89% | 75.7% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 86.8% | 90% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 90% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shawcroft View 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 -95.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Shawcroft View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-03-24 | £200,382 |
| 9 Shawcroft View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-10-04 | £165,354 |
| 20 Shawcroft View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-04-28 | £194,232 |
| 18 Shawcroft View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-02-10 | £173,899 |
| 1 Shawcroft View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-01 | £244,304 |
BL1 8UU 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's RC Primary School Ripley Street , Tonge Moor BL2 3AR | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | 1out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,295 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 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 584 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellrock Work Place & Compliance (Castleton St) | Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street | 230 yd | |
| Greenway Coffee Morning | Greenway Community Centre, Hall Ith Wood Lane | 462 yd | |
| Birtenshaw College | 323-325 Crompton Way | 479 yd | |
| Mad Bettys Kitchen | 627 Tonge Moor Road | 573 yd | |
| Love Food | 309 Tonge Moor Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Kier | 2-4 Eagley Brook Way | 689 yd | |
| Tonge Moor Conservative Club | Tonge Moor Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste It ltd | 18 Finsbury Court | 155 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie | 527 Tonge Moor Road | 210 yd | |
| Franky's Pizza & Kebab House | 499 Tonge Moor Road | 210 yd | |
| Jenny's House | 503 Tonge Moor Road | 210 yd | |
| Santini's | 395 Tonge Moor Road | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | Sms Retail Park, 417 Crompton Way | 289 yd | |
| The Co Op | 190 Tonge Moor Road | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Youth Centre CASTLETON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Tonge Sports Club Ltd (Closed) Castleton Street | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Firwood School (Closed) Crompton Way | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Canon Slade School BRADSHAW BROW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 809 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 | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.