Presto Street is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 8AJ is located in the Kearsley 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 Presto Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 8AN, BL4 8EQ, BL4 8HF, BL4 8AW, BL4 8EX, BL4 8AG, BL4 8AQ, BL4 9AJ, BL4 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL4 8AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% | 51.1% | -8.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 40.7% | 48.9% | 8.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 22% | 44.7% | 22.7% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 27.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 29.7% | 12.5% | -17.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (50.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 21.8% | 20.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -27.5% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 29.5% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 30.6% | 34.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 21.7% |
| Bad health | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 BL4 8AJ this area, 43.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.9% | 43.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 12.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 9.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 93.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 96.1% | 92.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Presto 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Presto Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-12-16 | £136,631 |
| 5 Presto Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2000-05-26 | £207,489 |
BL4 8AJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL4 8AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley Church Road , Kearsley BL4 8AP | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Farnworth BL4 9JT | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley West Primary School Primrose Street , Kearsley BL4 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Devon Street , Farnworth BL4 7PY | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,611 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 191 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Coffee & Dessert Ltd | 137 Market Street | 127 yd | |
| Tea For Two | 4b Higher Market Street | 132 yd | |
| Believe Achieve C.I.C | 145 Market Street | 139 yd | |
| Ranya Market | 123 Market Street | 157 yd | |
| Q's Cafe | 132 Market Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office | 10-12 Higher Market Street | 151 yd | |
| The Post Office | 10 Higher Market Street | 189 yd | |
| Market Hotel | Market Hotel, 11-15 Brackley Street | 240 yd | |
| Lucknow Junction | 27 Higher Market Street | 275 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 59a Higher Market Street | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmine Beirut cafe | 115 Market Street | 135 yd | |
| Chilli's Pizza | 113 Market Street | 135 yd | |
| Lok Yuen | 157 Market Street | 135 yd | |
| Dino's | 16 Higher Market Street | 159 yd | |
| Dexter's Chicken Pizza & Grill Ltd | 18 Higher Market Street | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Brackley Street | 432 yd | |
| Lidl | Albert Road | 599 yd | |
| Licha Center | BL4, BL4 | 822 yd | |
| Tesco | Longcauseway | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Playing Field Church Road | grass pitches | 73 yd |
| Farnworth Leisure Centre BRACKLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Fern Street Playing Fields BROOK STREET | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Darley Park FERN STREET | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Bradford Street Park BRADFORD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 908 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.