Castle Mews is in Farnworth, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL4 9JX is located in the Farnworth South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Mews, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL4 9JU, BL4 9BW, BL4 9JT, BL4 9JZ, BL4 9DN, BL4 9DW, BL4 9BL, BL4 9JR, BL4 9JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL4 9JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 34.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 35% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 37.7% | 42.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 26.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 20.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.8% | 93.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 94.5% | 91.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Mews 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 -21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Castle Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2023-01-13 | £104,139 |
| 3 Castle Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2022-10-21 | £103,184 |
| 12 Castle Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-05-20 | £106,416 |
| 6 Castle Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2021-03-31 | £126,844 |
| 12 Castle Mews, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2017-03-31 | £81,504 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Farnworth BL4 9JT | 4out of 4 | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge Primary School St Germain Street , Farnworth BL4 7BL | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley West Primary School Primrose Street , Kearsley BL4 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Presto Street , Farnworth BL4 8AJ | - not rated | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Hillside Avenue , Farnworth BL4 9QB | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,709 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 | 500 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 3,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Longcauseway | 272 yd | |
| SFC | 140 Albert Road | 364 yd | |
| Simpson Fried Chicken | 140 Albert Road | 364 yd | |
| Alison Bluer | Royal Hotel, 142 Albert Road | 364 yd | |
| Heavenly Food & Doughnuts | 72b Higher Market Street | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hotel | 142 Albert Road | 364 yd | |
| Bridgewater Hotel | 27 Buckley Lane | 407 yd | |
| The Post Office | 10 Higher Market Street | 455 yd | |
| Lucknow Junction | 27 Higher Market Street | 463 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 59a Higher Market Street | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 103 Longcauseway | 71 yd | |
| Sorento | 179 Albert Road | 234 yd | |
| Paradiso Pizza | 222 Albert Road | 266 yd | |
| Riahan Indian Tandoori | 220 Albert Road | 266 yd | |
| Pizza Corner | 86-88 Higher Market Street | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Longcauseway | 272 yd | |
| Licha Center | BL4, BL4 | 384 yd | |
| Lidl | Albert Road | 429 yd | |
| Asda | Brackley Street | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Street Park BRADFORD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 202 yd |
| Farnworth Leisure Centre BRACKLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Church Road Playing Field Church Road | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club PIGGOTT STREET | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Future Fitness HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY MILL HARROWBY STREET | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Kearsley Academy Leisure Centre Springfield Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.