Cecil Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1AL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cecil Street, Bolton, BL2 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1AJ, BL2 1JY, BL2 2BH, BL2 1JR, BL2 1AW, BL2 1AD, BL2 2BG, BL2 1AE, BL2 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 1AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 37.9% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 40.5% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 43.7% | 44.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around BL2 1AL this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 28.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 22.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 21.3% | 37.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 35.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 58% | 46.5% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 76.9% | 68.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 23.5% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 68.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 14.5% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 9.6% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Spain | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 40.5% | 6.5% | 34.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Tonge with the Haulgh 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 -47.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Cecil Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-05-27 | £131,215 |
| 19 Cecil Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2015-07-17 | £125,472 |
| 21 Cecil Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2007-05-29 | £186,224 |
| 5 Cecil Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-11-27 | £129,894 |
| 17 Cecil Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2005-08-12 | £154,576 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary School Entwistle Street , BL2 2RH | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | 1out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,938 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 | 1,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,693 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 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Coffee | 109 Bradford Street | 168 yd | |
| Food Box Bolton | Anchor House, Eagle Street | 263 yd | |
| A & J's Cafe | Anchor House, Eagle Street | 263 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Tower Works, Kestor Street | 395 yd | |
| Harmans Facilities Management | Sherwin Williams, Tower Works, Kestor Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 116 yd | |
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 230 yd | |
| Bolton Masonic Hall | Institute Street | 501 yd | |
| Bolton Socialist Club | 16 Wood Street | 654 yd | |
| Ye Olde Man and Scythe | 6-8 Churchgate | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lantern | 80 Bury New Road | 136 yd | |
| The Food Factory | 69 Bradshawgate | 652 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 101 Bradshawgate | 664 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 128-130 Bradshawgate | 696 yd | |
| Royal Chicken Grill | 134 Bradshawgate | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 319 yd | |
| mr cook | 35 Deansgate | 791 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 829 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 988 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 703 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 836 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Leisure Club @ Bolton HIGHER BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,083 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,086 yd |
| The Victoria Hall VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET | 1,091 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.