Overview of BL4 8QA

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Dee Drive is in Kearsley, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 8QA 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 Dee Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL4 8QB, BL4 8PG, BL4 8PJ, BL4 8PE, BL4 8PF, BL4 8PL, BL4 8PW, BL4 8PQ, BL4 8PA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL4 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.7%51.6%2.9% 51.0% 0.6%
Male51.3%48.4%-2.9% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.5%26.6%2.1% 37.9% -11.3%
Married: Opposite sex55.2%49.4%-5.8% 44.2% 5.2%
Separated2.1%2.1%0.0% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced9.1%11.2%2.1% 9.1% 2.1%
Widowed9.1%10.8%1.7% 6.1% 4.7%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.3%43.3%-3.0% 48.4% -5.1%
Good health37.2%32.5%-4.7% 33.6% -1.1%
Fair health11.7%18.1%6.4% 12.7% 5.4%
Bad health3.4%4.3%0.9% 4.0% 0.3%
Very bad health1.3%1.8%0.5% 1.2% 0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 15.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications27.8%22.4%-5.4% 18.2% 4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17%17%0.0% 9.6% 7.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.1%15.4%-3.7% 13.4% 2.0%
Apprenticeship4.1%7.9%3.8% 5.3% 2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.4%17.8%7.4% 16.9% 0.9%
Degree or Similar17.4%15.4%-2.0% 33.8% -18.4%
Other4.1%4.1%0.0% 2.8% 1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani1.7%0%-1.7% 2.7% -2.7%
Black African0%0.4%0.4% 2.5% -2.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White98.3%97.1%-1.2% 81.4% 15.7%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.3%98.9%0.6% 83.2% 15.7%
European Union0.3%0.4%0.1% 6.1% -5.7%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.3%0.7%0.4% 2.7% -2.0%
Middle East and Asia0.7%0%-0.7% 5.6% -5.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98%98.9%0.9% 83.2% 15.7%
10+ Years0%0.7%0.7% 9.8% -9.1%
Less than 2 years2%0.4%-1.6% 1.9% -1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.9% 76.7% 13.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held9.7% 13.5% -3.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.9% 37.2% -13.3%
Christian68.8% 46.2% 22.6%
Jewish1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Muslim0.4% 6.5% -6.1%
Not answered5.8% 6.0% -0.2%

Safety

Is Dee Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dee Drive 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,700
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BL4 8QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dee Drive are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dee Drive, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL4 8QA

Average Price
£220,496
Semi-Detached
£205,684
Terraced
£221,636
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dee Drive

Average Price
£228,259
Semi-Detached
£242,036
Terraced
£226,291
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dee DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
36 Dee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£204,0002024-01-12 £220,184
9 Dee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£197,0002022-09-30 £215,371
15 Dee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£185,0002021-09-09 £229,067
12 Dee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£148,0002019-11-01 £222,809
18 Dee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£135,0002018-02-16 £219,749
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL4 8QA

Employment

BL4 8QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee100
Retired71
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed20
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Unemployed5
Other4
Looking after home or family4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Student (economically inactive)3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities24
Manufacturing22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Education18
Construction17
Administrative and support service activities7
Financial and insurance activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other5
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities5
Information and communication5
Transport and storage5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grosvenor Nursery School
Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR
4out of 4 1,740 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 4,478 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 216 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Spindle Point Primary School
Moss Lane , Kearsley BL4 8SE
3out of 4 726 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kearsley West Primary School
Primrose Street , Kearsley BL4 9BZ
3out of 4 1,325 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley
Fold Road , Stoneclough M26 1EU
4out of 4 1,364 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Prestolee Primary School
Church Road , Stoneclough M26 1HJ
4out of 4 1,481 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kearsley Academy
Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY
2out of 4 1,085 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP
2out of 4 2,225 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Walkden
Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB
2out of 4 2,868 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Little Lever School
Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT
2out of 4 3,213 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Lowry Academy
Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY
- not rated 3,234 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodbridge College
Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB
- not rated 884 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TLG Bolton
Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL
- not rated 1,884 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Ladywood School
Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG
4out of 4 3,566 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Chatsworth Futures Limited
Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA
- not rated 3,732 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Millwood Primary Special School
School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW
4out of 4 4,000 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Patrao215 Manchester Road268 yd
The Spread Eagle313 Manchester Road512 yd
Corner Cafe18 Manchester Road518 yd
The Farm ShopRyders Farm Equestrian Centre, Manchester Road1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kearsley Social Club58 Manchester Road353 yd
Coopers Taverns (The Moss Rose)Moss Rose Inn, 1 Manchester Road493 yd
Kearsley Cricket ClubSpringfield Road650 yd
Unity Brook Inn452-454 Manchester Road975 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Top Chef211 Manchester Road269 yd
Golden Crown2-4 Kearsley Mount Precinct278 yd
Golden Village22 Manchester Road353 yd
The New Shabna Tandoori44-46 Manchester Road353 yd
Essano223 Manchester Road428 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express212 Manchester Road278 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Stephens C Of E (Kearsley Moor) Primary School
BENT SPUR ROAD
grass pitches276 yd
Manor Golf Course (Closed)
Moss Lane
golf503 yd
Kearsley Golf Driving Range
MOSS LANE
golf503 yd
South Avenue Playing Fields
SOUTH AVENUE
grass pitches546 yd
Kearsley Cricket Club
SPRINGFIELD ROAD
grass pitches550 yd
Manor Five Football Centre
MOSS LANE
artificial grass pitch669 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed147.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.