Market Street is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 9AE is located in the Farnworth South 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 Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 8EX, BL4 9AB, BL4 7AB, BL4 8HF, BL4 9DR, BL4 8AG, BL4 8AA, BL4 9DS, BL4 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL4 9AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 53.5% | 54.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 45.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 9AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 44.9% | 54.1% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 17.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 9% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (67.3%) 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 | 28.1% | 41.7% | 13.6% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 25.6% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 20.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 9AE this area, 39.6% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 39.6% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 15.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 16.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.5% | 80.3% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 91% | 85% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 85.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-06-26 | £99,710 |
| 120 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-04-23 | £64,563 |
| 124 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £206,400 | 2023-04-06 | £219,579 |
| 120A Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2021-07-16 | £34,357 |
| 136 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-22 | £190,590 |
BL4 9AE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 3,067 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 | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, Farnworth, Bolton Presto Street , Farnworth BL4 8AJ | - not rated | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Street Primary School Queen Street , Farnworth BL4 7DX | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley Church Road , Kearsley BL4 8AP | - not rated | 374 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson School Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 1,775 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 | 3,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,522 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 | 5,362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 5,362 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 | 244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 2,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q's Cafe | 132 Market Street | 20 yd | |
| Ranya Market | 123 Market Street | 47 yd | |
| Believe Achieve C.I.C | 145 Market Street | 56 yd | |
| Dolce Coffee & Dessert Ltd | 137 Market Street | 67 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 58-60 Brackley Street | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Hotel | Market Hotel, 11-15 Brackley Street | 109 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 32-34 King Street | 136 yd | |
| Freemasons | 72 Market Street | 204 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 56 Market Street | 204 yd | |
| Post Office | 10-12 Higher Market Street | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 112 Market Street | 20 yd | |
| Yasmine Beirut cafe | 115 Market Street | 60 yd | |
| Chilli's Pizza | 113 Market Street | 60 yd | |
| Lok Yuen | 157 Market Street | 60 yd | |
| Sean O'Neil | 2 Brackley Street | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Brackley Street | 268 yd | |
| Lidl | Albert Road | 459 yd | |
| Licha Center | BL4, BL4 | 715 yd | |
| Tesco | Longcauseway | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Playing Field Church Road | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Farnworth Leisure Centre BRACKLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Fern Street Playing Fields BROOK STREET | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Darley Park FERN STREET | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Bradford Street Park BRADFORD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| No-Body'S Perfect (Ladies Only) (Closed) Egerton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,007 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 18.8% |
| Median download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.