Bradshawgate is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1BH is located in the Queens Park & Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL2 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1EH, BL2 1BP, BL2 1DG, BL2 1BQ, BL2 1DE, BL2 1BA, BL2 1BY, BL2 1DZ, BL2 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 1BH is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 36.1% | 45.5% | 9.4% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 63.9% | 54.5% | -9.4% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 BL2 1BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 63.1% | 65.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 20.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 33.4% | 55.9% | 22.5% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 44.8% | 36.4% | -8.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 5.1% | -11.1% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 22.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 32.1% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.9% | 71.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 81.6% | 52.5% | -29.1% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 18.3% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 52.1% | -29.0% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 10.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 16.5% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 13.3% | 1.5% | 11.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradshawgate was 8.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14783.3% higher than the Farnworth North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradshawgate has the highest crime rate of 3 local areas in Farnworth North and the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trotters Ph, 151 Bradshawgate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2018-09-12 | £1,807,402 |
BL2 1BH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BL2 1BH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,757 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 | 3,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 238 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 353 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Re-Intergration Unit 27 Mawdsley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 353 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 921 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Co | 162 Manchester Road | 55 yd | |
| Subway | Bridgeman Place Garage, Bridgemand Place | 69 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Lower Bridgeman Street | 131 yd | |
| Glebe Street Cafe | Glebe Street | 133 yd | |
| Haute Dolci | 117-121 Bradshawgate | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Green Tavern | 127 Crook Street | 261 yd | |
| Balmoral Hotel | 94 Bradshawgate | 324 yd | |
| The York | 112-114 Newport Street | 324 yd | |
| Defnitely maybe bar | Nelson Square | 352 yd | |
| The Northern Way | Unit 4, Nelson Square | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 128-130 Bradshawgate | 197 yd | |
| Royal Chicken Grill | 134 Bradshawgate | 197 yd | |
| Royal Grill Chicken | 134 Bradshawgate | 197 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 101 Bradshawgate | 257 yd | |
| The Food Factory | 69 Bradshawgate | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 299 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 388 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 388 yd | |
| mr cook | 35 Deansgate | 584 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 240 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 377 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Ymca (Bolton) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.