Walker Close, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL4 8QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	50.2%	-0.2%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.6%	49.8%	0.2%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of BL4 8QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.8%	28.3%	6.5%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.1%	57.7%	-1.4%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	3.5%	1.1%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	7.8%	6.8%	-1.0%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	7.8%	6%	-1.8%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	60.8%	54.7%	-6.1%	48.4%	6.3%
Good health	27.3%	34.5%	7.2%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	8.9%	9.3%	0.4%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.9%	14.1%	-3.8%	18.2%	-4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	14.5%	-5.3%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	18.6%	5.0%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	8.9%	3.8%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	14.9%	-0.3%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	26.8%	4.2%	33.8%	-7.0%
Other	5.8%	2.2%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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)
Indian	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
White	97.3%	92.6%	-4.7%	81.4%	11.2%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	95.8%	98.1%	2.3%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	98.1%	2.3%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	76.7%	18.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	4.6%	13.5%	-8.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	71%	46.2%	24.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Walker Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walker Close 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

🔎 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 8QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walker Close are based on 11 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 Walker Close, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL4 8QZ

Average Price
£373,268

Semi-Detached
£386,985

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£369,839

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walker Close

Average Price
£381,720

Semi-Detached
£389,258

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£378,893

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walker CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Walker Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2020-02-10	£411,755
4 Walker Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2017-08-18	£284,876
15 Walker Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2015-10-30	£370,721
13 Walker Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2015-08-28	£374,110
9 Walker Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2013-06-14	£391,986

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL4 8QZ

Employment

BL4 8QZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BL4 8QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee	113
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	32
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Construction	17
Manufacturing	16
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

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	1,421 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA	3out of 4	4,311 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	162 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Spindle Point Primary School Moss Lane , Kearsley BL4 8SE	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kearsley West Primary School Primrose Street , Kearsley BL4 9BZ	3out of 4	1,074 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prestolee Primary School Church Road , Stoneclough M26 1HJ	4out of 4	1,134 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Fold Road , Stoneclough M26 1EU	4out of 4	1,279 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	977 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	2,584 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT	2out of 4	2,843 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH	2out of 4	3,102 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB	2out of 4	3,188 yd	Academy converter	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	829 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL	- not rated	1,600 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG	4out of 4	3,222 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW	4out of 4	3,805 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA	- not rated	4,078 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Corner Cafe	18 Manchester Road	230 yd
Patrao	215 Manchester Road	294 yd
The Spread Eagle	313 Manchester Road	703 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kearsley Social Club	58 Manchester Road	82 yd
Coopers Taverns (The Moss Rose)	Moss Rose Inn, 1 Manchester Road	176 yd
Kearsley Cricket Club	Springfield Road	515 yd
Kwality Hotel Limited	Hare And Hounds, 13 Market Street	782 yd
Market Street Tavern	131 Market Street	891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Village	22 Manchester Road	82 yd
The New Shabna Tandoori	44-46 Manchester Road	82 yd
Top Chef	211 Manchester Road	298 yd
Golden Crown	2-4 Kearsley Mount Precinct	440 yd
Essano	223 Manchester Road	575 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	212 Manchester Road		440 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Stephens C Of E (Kearsley Moor) Primary School BENT SPUR ROAD	grass pitches	114 yd
Kearsley Cricket Club SPRINGFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	363 yd
South Avenue Playing Fields SOUTH AVENUE	grass pitches	558 yd
Brook Street STONECLOUGH ROAD	grass pitches	737 yd
Manor Golf Course (Closed) Moss Lane	golf	873 yd
Kearsley Golf Driving Range MOSS LANE	golf	873 yd
Manor Five Football Centre MOSS LANE	artificial grass pitch	1,028 yd
Kearsley Academy Leisure Centre Springfield Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,077 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	352.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	28 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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