Burnleigh Court is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL5 1EA is located in the Hulton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnleigh Court, Bolton, BL5 1EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL5 1EB, BL5 1EL, BL5 1AS, BL5 1EH, BL5 1BL, BL5 1EQ, BL5 1EW, BL5 1DJ, BL5 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL5 1EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.4% | 52.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.7% | 24.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 46% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 14.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 36.7% | 39.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 23% | 20% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 BL5 1EA this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 29.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 24.1% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 85.8% | -11.1% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.2% | 94.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnleigh Court 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Burnleigh Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-10-16 | £51,910 |
| 18 Burnleigh Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2022-01-21 | £75,889 |
| 6 Burnleigh Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-12-15 | £79,287 |
| 2 Burnleigh Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-11-12 | £87,201 |
| 5 Burnleigh Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2018-08-24 | £101,128 |
BL5 1EA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL5 1EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,086 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 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Academy Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede CofE Primary School, Morris Green Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Infant School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,332 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 | 1,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 1-3 Salford Road | 87 yd | |
| Hulton Arms | 2 Newbrook Road | 104 yd | |
| Over Hulton Conservative Club Ltd | St Helens Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pit Stop | 46 Newbrook Road | 258 yd | |
| Darley's | 48 Newbrook Road | 258 yd | |
| The Over Hulton Tandoori | 54 Newbrook Road | 258 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew'S Primary School CRESCENT AVENUE | grass pitches | 301 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.