Knowsley Road, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5PU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 5PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	50.2%	52.7%	2.5%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	49.8%	47.3%	-2.5%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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	30.6%	36.3%	5.7%	37.9%	-1.6%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	44.7%	-0.9%	44.2%	0.5%
Separated	3.9%	2.5%	-1.4%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	11.2%	11.8%	0.6%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	8.7%	4.6%	-4.1%	6.1%	-1.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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	47.1%	50.2%	3.1%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	37.6%	36.7%	-0.9%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	12.2%	9.9%	-2.3%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

In the area around BL2 5PU this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.1%	9.6%	-3.5%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	10.5%	-4.5%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	13.8%	-0.8%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7.1%	3.7%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18%	16.3%	-1.7%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	31.1%	41%	9.9%	33.8%	7.2%
Other	4.9%	1.7%	-3.2%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.6%	97.2%	-0.4%	81.4%	15.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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%	98.6%	3.7%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	98.6%	3.7%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	57.7%	46.2%	11.5%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Knowsley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowsley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury West 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 -20.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BL2 5PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Knowsley Road are based on 64 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Knowsley Road, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL2 5PU

Average Price
£627,960

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£787,156

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£468,765

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knowsley Road

Average Price
£305,129

Semi-Detached
£274,690

Terraced
£257,916

Detached
£388,623

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£315,286

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knowsley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Knowsley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£330,000	2023-09-08	£340,386
32A Knowsley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£420,000	2017-03-10	£602,712
30A Knowsley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2015-02-19	£888,696
42 Knowsley Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£367,500	2005-10-17	£677,951

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL2 5PU

Employment

BL2 5PU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BL2 5PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	73
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	34
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	16
Education	16
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Tommy Lane , Ainsworth BL2 5SQ	3out of 4	446 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lowercroft Primary School Ashington Drive , BL8 2TS	4out of 4	1,315 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS	3out of 4	1,769 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH	- not rated	1,856 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Church Street , Walshaw BL8 3AX	4out of 4	1,980 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	2,389 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	3out of 4	2,862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	3,794 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP	4out of 4	3,816 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH	3out of 4	3,871 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	4,412 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	4,503 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	2,172 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	3out of 4	1,970 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX	3out of 4	2,736 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX	3out of 4	2,746 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	3,290 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG	4out of 4	3,310 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Casalingo	23-23a Church Street		476 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Duke William Inn	Duke William Inn, Well Street		457 yd
The Rose & Crown	2 Cockey Moor Road		1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Zugafun Ltd	45 Church Street		476 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ainsworth Hall Road AINSWORTH FOOTBALL CLUB AINSWORTH FOOTBALL CLUB AINSWORTH HALL ROAD	grass pitches	940 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	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%

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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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