Elsie Street is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 9HT 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 Elsie Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 9HS, BL4 9TR, BL4 9NT, BL4 9TL, BL4 9NU, BL4 9HR, BL4 9NZ, BL4 9NP, BL4 9HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL4 9HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 48.1% | 54.3% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 45.7% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 9HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 39.2% | 46.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 34.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 41.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 20.3% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 19.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 19.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 97.7% 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% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsie 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 -16.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Elsie Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-09-25 | £187,000 |
| 35 Elsie Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2025-04-25 | £294,871 |
| 48 Elsie Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-12-12 | £162,059 |
| 28 Elsie Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-10-29 | £164,260 |
| 5 Elsie Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-09-27 | £234,681 |
BL4 9HT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge Primary School St Germain Street , Farnworth BL4 7BL | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Hillside Avenue , Farnworth BL4 9QB | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferns Primary Academy Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Farnworth BL4 9JT | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Beech Avenue , Farnworth BL4 0BP | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Further education | 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 | 885 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFC | 140 Albert Road | 239 yd | |
| Simpson Fried Chicken | 140 Albert Road | 239 yd | |
| Alison Bluer | Royal Hotel, 142 Albert Road | 239 yd | |
| KFC | 99-105 Albert Road | 405 yd | |
| UOB Services Ltd (Queens Specialist) | Queens Building, Queen Street | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hotel | 142 Albert Road | 239 yd | |
| Bridgewater Hotel | 27 Buckley Lane | 405 yd | |
| Farnworth Social Circle | Piggott Street | 409 yd | |
| Shakespeare Public House | 1 Glynne Street | 553 yd | |
| The Grapes | 12 Mossfield Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento | 179 Albert Road | 304 yd | |
| Paradiso Pizza | 222 Albert Road | 321 yd | |
| Riahan Indian Tandoori | 220 Albert Road | 321 yd | |
| Gonzales | 48 Albert Road | 413 yd | |
| The Godfather | Godfather Pizza House, 46 Albert Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licha Center | BL4, BL4 | 152 yd | |
| Lidl | Albert Road | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | Longcauseway | 496 yd | |
| Asda | Brackley Street | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club PIGGOTT STREET | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Farnworth Leisure Centre BRACKLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Bradford Street Park BRADFORD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 702 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Harper Green School HARPER GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 913 yd |
| Church Road Playing Field Church Road | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| St James'S Church Of England High School Lucas Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.