Elm Grove is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 0AY is located in the Farnworth South 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 Elm Grove, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 0BW, BL4 0AU, BL4 0AZ, BL4 0AX, BL4 0AQ, BL4 0BT, BL4 0BN, BL4 0BD, BL4 0BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL4 0AY is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 49.5% | 46.3% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53.7% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 BL4 0AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 38.8% | 47.8% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 34.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 40.9% | 43.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 14.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 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 | 30.4% | 20.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 17.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 23% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.4% | 70.9% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.2% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 13% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 76.4% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Farnworth North 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 -67.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Elm Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-01-10 | £174,590 |
| 3 Elm Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2008-09-01 | £177,559 |
| 9 Elm Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2006-10-18 | £185,599 |
| 7 Elm Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2006-05-19 | £108,750 |
| 4 Elm Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-10-01 | £124,357 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Beech Avenue , Farnworth BL4 0BP | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Marsh Lane , Farnworth BL4 0AP | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferns Primary Academy Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Hillside Avenue , Farnworth BL4 9QB | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School St Germain Street , Farnworth BL4 7BL | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie's Sandwich Bar | 171 Plodder Lane | 124 yd | |
| Cocos Cafe | 55 Plodder Lane | 215 yd | |
| Flavour Burstz | 299 Plodder Lane | 324 yd | |
| Dolce Gelato | 313 Plodder Lane | 372 yd | |
| The Peppermill Cafe | 172B Campbell Street | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes | 12 Mossfield Road | 402 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mossfield Road | 402 yd | |
| Plodder Lane Conservative Club | Plodder Lane | 432 yd | |
| D'Havilland | Gladstone Road | 608 yd | |
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 291 Plodder Lane | 300 yd | |
| Sweet Heart Desserts | 313 Plodder Lane | 372 yd | |
| Amigo Burger & Pizza | 27 Plodder Lane | 374 yd | |
| New Bury Chippy | 44 George Street | 504 yd | |
| Cowans's/Mr Treatz | 231 Highfield Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 245 Highfield Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Of Lourdes School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| St James'S Church Of England High School Lucas Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Harper Green School HARPER GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 401 yd |
| Green Fold Special Needs School (Closed) Highfield Road | 651 yd | |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club PIGGOTT STREET | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Mount St Joseph School GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.