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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-26 | £182,191 |
| 3 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-28 | £193,128 |
| 3 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-04-29 | £186,075 |
| 9 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-25 | £209,688 |
| 7 Lower Darcy Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-07-08 | £172,581 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 2out of 4 | 169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School Breightmet Drive , Breightmet BL2 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 2,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,295 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 | 2,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,737 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 | 1,764 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 2,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.