Darley Street is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 7QX is located in the Farnworth North 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 Darley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 7RD, BL4 8AA, BL4 7RF, BL4 8AB, BL4 7RB, BL4 8AG, BL4 7RG, BL4 7RE, BL4 7RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL4 7QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.3% | 53.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 7QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 56.5% | 58.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 27.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 40.2% | 45.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 35.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 24.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 17.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 19.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.7% | 86.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 95.1% | 88.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 87.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darley Street 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. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Darley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2025-12-19 | £176,296 |
| 20 Darley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2022-01-10 | £73,139 |
| T & W Motors Darley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-11 | £324,210 |
| 36 Darley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2020-10-19 | £170,418 |
| 46 Darley Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-02-12 | £159,883 |
BL4 7QX 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Presto Street , Farnworth BL4 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, Farnworth, Bolton Presto Street , Farnworth BL4 8AJ | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley Church Road , Kearsley BL4 8AP | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth Church Road , Kearsley BL4 8AP | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Street Primary School Queen Street , Farnworth BL4 7DX | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson School Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 4,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,469 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 | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Centre South King Street , Farnworth Youth Centre BL4 7AP | - not rated | 363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 2,486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchy Land | 53 Market Street | 146 yd | |
| Queens Cafe | 33 Market Street | 146 yd | |
| Ranya Market | 123 Market Street | 157 yd | |
| Believe Achieve C.I.C | 145 Market Street | 173 yd | |
| Dolce Coffee & Dessert Ltd | 137 Market Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemasons | 72 Market Street | 186 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 56 Market Street | 186 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 32-34 King Street | 242 yd | |
| Market Hotel | Market Hotel, 11-15 Brackley Street | 287 yd | |
| Post Office | 10-12 Higher Market Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies Chicken & Pizza | 83 Market Street | 130 yd | |
| Wingville | 55 Market Street | 146 yd | |
| American Fried Chicken | 77 Market Street | 146 yd | |
| Yasmine Beirut cafe | 115 Market Street | 176 yd | |
| Chilli's Pizza | 113 Market Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Brackley Street | 409 yd | |
| Lidl | Albert Road | 608 yd | |
| Licha Center | BL4, BL4 | 877 yd | |
| Tesco | Longcauseway | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Playing Field Church Road | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Fern Street Playing Fields BROOK STREET | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Farnworth Leisure Centre BRACKLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Darley Park FERN STREET | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| No-Body'S Perfect (Ladies Only) (Closed) Egerton Street | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Bradford Street Park BRADFORD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 947 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.