Pine Grove is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 0BJ 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 Pine Grove, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 0BX, BL4 0BL, BL4 0BH, BL4 0BY, BL4 0BD, BL4 0BE, BL4 0BN, BL4 0BU, BL4 0DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL4 0BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 53.2% | 54% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 39% | 40.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 38.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.3% | 17.3% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 22.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 25.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 79.3% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 95% | 84.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 10.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pine 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pine Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-27 | £215,318 |
| 5 Pine Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-11 | £212,274 |
| 1 Pine Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2001-09-28 | £158,000 |
| 2 Pine Grove, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,995 | 2001-07-18 | £185,029 |
BL4 0BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,398 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 | 1,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plodder Lane Primary School Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferns Primary Academy Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Beech Avenue , Farnworth BL4 0BP | - not rated | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Marsh Lane , Farnworth BL4 0AP | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School St Germain Street , Farnworth BL4 7BL | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | - not rated | 193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 4,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 555 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre South King Street , Farnworth Youth Centre BL4 7AP | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocos Cafe | 55 Plodder Lane | 43 yd | |
| Rosie's Sandwich Bar | 171 Plodder Lane | 242 yd | |
| Flavour Burstz | 299 Plodder Lane | 490 yd | |
| Dolce Gelato | 313 Plodder Lane | 538 yd | |
| Tung Sing | 24 Glynne Street | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes | 12 Mossfield Road | 228 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mossfield Road | 228 yd | |
| D'Havilland | Gladstone Road | 388 yd | |
| Plodder Lane Conservative Club | Plodder Lane | 602 yd | |
| Shakespeare Public House | 1 Glynne Street | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Burger & Pizza | 27 Plodder Lane | 168 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 291 Plodder Lane | 465 yd | |
| Sweet Heart Desserts | 313 Plodder Lane | 538 yd | |
| New Bury Chippy | 44 George Street | 553 yd | |
| Greens Sanbdwich Bar | 61 Gladstone Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licha Center | BL4, BL4 | 1,016 yd | |
| Lidl | Albert Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Co-op | 245 Highfield Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harper Green School HARPER GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 196 yd |
| Lady Of Lourdes School BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| St James'S Church Of England High School Lucas Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Green Fold Special Needs School (Closed) Highfield Road | 869 yd | |
| Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club PIGGOTT STREET | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.