Lower Darcy Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1PW is located in the Tonge with the Haulgh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, BL2 1PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1NG, BL2 1PF, BL2 1PN, BL2 1PJ, BL2 1NE, BL2 1NF, BL2 1PE, BL2 1NL, BL2 1NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 1PW is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 46.9% | 46.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 1PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 41.5% | 49.1% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 31.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 39.8% | 41.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.8% | 20.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 24% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 88.3% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.9% | 91% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Darcy 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 been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-26 | £187,271 |
| 3 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-28 | £198,513 |
| 3 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-04-29 | £191,263 |
| 9 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-25 | £215,535 |
| 7 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-07-08 | £178,548 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | - not rated | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's RC Primary School, Breightmet, Bolton Blenheim Road , Breightmet BL2 6EL | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | 2out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,390 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,938 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 | 2,899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Short Term Reintergration PRU 27 Mawdley Street , BL1 1LN | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue's Cafe | Bolton Lads and Girls Club, Hacken Lane | 530 yd | |
| Nevada Roller Rink | Burnden Sports Complex, Croft Lane | 630 yd | |
| Jump xtreme | Unit 3, Trinity Retail Park, Springfield | 852 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 318 Manchester Road | 867 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Cafe) | Unit 1a And 1b, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Inn | 276 Radcliffe Road | 415 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 529 yd | |
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 895 yd | |
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 897 yd | |
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Sausage | Unit 6, Riverdale Business Park, Hacken Lane | 486 yd | |
| Amanda's Pit Stop (PK07 VWS) | Raikes Lane Industrial Estate, Raikes Lane | 557 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 673 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 889 yd | |
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 663 yd | |
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 811 yd | |
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 865 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 867 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 456 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 630 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| Bolton Indians Sports Club HACKEN LANE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre LONG LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Hacken Lane Multi Sports Facility BOLTON LADS CLUB BOLTON LADS CLUB HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 915 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.