South Avenue is in Kearsley, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 8NA 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 South Avenue, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 8LG, BL4 8LE, BL4 8LQ, BL4 8LF, BL4 8LD, BL4 8LA, BL4 8LW, BL4 8JQ, BL4 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL4 8NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.9% | 53.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.1% | 46.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 8NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 35.9% | 47.7% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 30.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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% | 44.8% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8NA this area, 31.3% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 31.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 15.9% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 95% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.1% | 95.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 97.7% | 95.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Farnworth South 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. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 South Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-04-22 | £189,629 |
| 1 South Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-01-31 | £186,572 |
| 6 South Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2012-01-31 | £135,790 |
| 9 South Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £15,370 | 1998-06-01 | £76,573 |
| 1 South Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £27,500 | 1995-10-13 | £155,179 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Bent Spur Road , Kearsley BL4 8PB | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley West Primary School Primrose Street , Kearsley BL4 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spindle Point Primary School Moss Lane , Kearsley BL4 8SE | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Farnworth BL4 9JT | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley Church Road , Kearsley BL4 8AP | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson School Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | - not rated | 533 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardley High School Mardale Avenue , Wardley M27 3QP | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's RC High School Parsonage Drive , Worsley M28 3SH | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 332 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre South King Street , Farnworth Youth Centre BL4 7AP | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House Silkhey Grove , Worsley M28 7FG | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe | 18 Manchester Road | 447 yd | |
| Patrao | 215 Manchester Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Cricket Club | Springfield Road | 153 yd | |
| Coopers Taverns (The Moss Rose) | Moss Rose Inn, 1 Manchester Road | 500 yd | |
| Kearsley Social Club | 58 Manchester Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Village | 22 Manchester Road | 529 yd | |
| The New Shabna Tandoori | 44-46 Manchester Road | 529 yd | |
| Top Chef | 211 Manchester Road | 823 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 2-4 Kearsley Mount Precinct | 911 yd | |
| Essano | 223 Manchester Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 212 Manchester Road | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Avenue Playing Fields SOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Kearsley Cricket Club SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Kearsley Academy Leisure Centre Springfield Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| St Stephens C Of E (Kearsley Moor) Primary School BENT SPUR ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Manor Golf Course (Closed) Moss Lane | golf | 1,009 yd |
| Kearsley Golf Driving Range MOSS LANE | golf | 1,009 yd |
| Brook Street STONECLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.