Rutherford Drive is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL5 1DW is located in the Hulton 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 Rutherford Drive, Bolton, BL5 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL5 1DT, BL5 1DN, BL5 1DP, BL5 1DL, BL5 1ET, BL5 1DU, BL5 1EU, BL5 1DR, BL5 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL5 1DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 BL5 1DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 19.1% | 23.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 60.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 51.3% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 32% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 11.3% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 25% | 15.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 5.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 15.8% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 89.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.9% | 93.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 93.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 73.2% | 46.2% | 27.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutherford Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Rutherford Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-11 | £214,757 |
| 131 Rutherford Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-05-28 | £555,866 |
| 121 Rutherford Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-02-19 | £347,756 |
| 86 Rutherford Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-01-29 | £340,626 |
| 88 Rutherford Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2019-07-05 | £273,845 |
BL5 1DW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL5 1DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton Crescent Avenue , Over Hulton BL5 1EN | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Bolton Old Road , Atherton M46 9FD | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Flapper Fold Lane , Atherton M46 0HA | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Porches School Gloucester Street , Atherton M46 0HX | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulton Arms | 2 Newbrook Road | 537 yd | |
| Red Lion | 1-3 Salford Road | 665 yd | |
| Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd | St Helens Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit Stop | 46 Newbrook Road | 405 yd | |
| Darley's | 48 Newbrook Road | 405 yd | |
| The Over Hulton Tandoori | 54 Newbrook Road | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew'S Primary School CRESCENT AVENUE | grass pitches | 473 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.