Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 4BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 4BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	54.7%	6.0%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	51.3%	45.3%	-6.0%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

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 4BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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	37.4%	45.1%	7.7%	37.9%	7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	29.5%	21.2%	-8.3%	44.2%	-23.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	5.8%	3.8%	-2.0%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	15.8%	19.6%	3.8%	9.1%	10.5%
Widowed	10.5%	10.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	4.2%

Health

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	49.1%	51.6%	2.5%	48.4%	3.2%
Good health	31.7%	33.2%	1.5%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	15.2%	12.1%	-3.1%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.3%	17.3%	1.0%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	9.7%	-1.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	8.1%	-6.1%	13.4%	-5.3%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	8.1%	1.3%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	21.1%	10.6%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	33.7%	35.1%	1.4%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	6.8%	0.5%	-6.3%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.3%	96%	-1.3%	81.4%	14.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	97.3%	96%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	2.2%	3.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.8%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	76.7%	9.4%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	64.1%	46.2%	17.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Lea Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lea Gate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bradshaw 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 -26.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BL2 4BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lea Gate are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 4BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL2 4BQ

Average Price
£379,241

Semi-Detached
£277,532

Terraced
£396,228

Detached
£209,773

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£559,953

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lea Gate

Average Price
£320,322

Semi-Detached
£252,721

Terraced
£304,513

Detached
£397,781

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£496,752

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lea GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
143 Lea Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-01-26	£240,304
87 Lea Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£500,000	2022-11-22	£512,795
105 Lea Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£249,300	2022-02-01	£289,801
157 Lea Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£665,965	2019-03-14	£936,485
113 Lea Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£172,500	2018-11-16	£265,194

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL2 4BQ

Employment

BL2 4BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	11
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Maxentius CofE Primary School New Heys Way , Bradshaw BL2 4AE	3out of 4	289 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Brookfold Lane , Harwood BL2 4DZ	4out of 4	814 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Columba's RC Primary School Ripley Street , Tonge Moor BL2 3AR	4out of 4	1,104 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hardy Mill Primary School Hardy Mill Road , Harwood BL2 4EF	3out of 4	1,182 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS	3out of 4	1,562 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP	4out of 4	919 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT	3out of 4	1,494 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN	3out of 4	1,925 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE	4out of 4	3,168 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ	3out of 4	3,355 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	4,590 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	4,944 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	1,699 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB	3out of 4	1,352 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE	- not rated	1,580 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	3out of 4	1,694 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX	- not rated	2,700 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX	3out of 4	2,778 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crofters	103 Bradshaw Road	363 yd
The Village Store	207 Longsight	657 yd
Pretzel & Spelt Limited	31 Oaks Avenue	830 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seven Stars	157 Lea Gate	2 yd
House Without a Name	75-77 Lea Gate	192 yd
Bradshaw Conservative Club	Lea Gate	192 yd
Grey Mare Inn	Grey Mare, 154 Tottington Road	426 yd
Bradshaw Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club	Rigby Lane	609 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai Kitchen	115 Lea Gate	2 yd
Chaes Chips	121-123 Lea Gate	2 yd
Bill & Coo Ltd	2-4 The Hillock, Longsight	97 yd
Village Pantry	51 Longsight	322 yd
Nam Ploy Bradshaw	103a Bradshaw Road	375 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Lea Gate		88 yd
Morrisons Petrol Station	Lea Gate		88 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longsight Park NORTHWOOD	grass pitches	596 yd
Bradshaw Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club Rigby Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	652 yd
St Brendans Rc Primary School BROOKFOLD LANE	grass pitches	706 yd
Bolton Open Golf Complex (Closed) Longsight Lane	golf	758 yd
Canon Slade School BRADSHAW BROW	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	1,002 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	79.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	79.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	79.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BL2 4BQ