Hall Gate, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2SF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL5 2SF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	52.9%	48.5%	-4.4%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	47.1%	51.5%	4.4%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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	35.3%	34.4%	-0.9%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	46.1%	45.3%	-0.8%	44.2%	1.1%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.6%	3.5%	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	11.9%	12.1%	0.2%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	3.3%	3.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.5%	53%	-0.5%	48.4%	4.6%
Good health	36%	34.1%	-1.9%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	7.8%	10.7%	2.9%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	16%	13.3%	-2.7%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	11.4%	-7.6%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	14.9%	-4.8%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	5.1%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	24.7%	9.8%	16.9%	7.8%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	28.2%	5.5%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	95.1%	0.1%	81.4%	13.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	96.1%	96.3%	0.2%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	96%	0.2%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.3%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	53.2%	46.2%	7.0%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Hall Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hall Gate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Westhoughton South average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BL5 2SF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hall Gate are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hall Gate, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2SF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL5 2SF

Average Price
£346,443

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£346,443

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hall Gate

Average Price
£345,574

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£345,574

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hall GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Hall Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-07-11	£316,992
8 Hall Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-12-08	£347,824
19 Hall Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2018-08-03	£367,670
8 Hall Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2018-02-28	£380,035
3 Hall Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2017-09-29	£372,724

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL5 2SF

Employment

BL5 2SF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BL5 2SF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	120
Retired	35
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	29
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	30
Construction	26
Manufacturing	19
Education	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	2,830 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill Hindley Road , Daisy Hill BL5 2JU	3out of 4	351 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eatock Primary School St George's Avenue , Daisy Hill BL5 2ER	4out of 4	498 yd	Community school	-	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School The Hoskers , Westhoughton BL5 2FB	3out of 4	997 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Washacre Primary School Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ	- not rated	1,019 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Washacre Primary Academy Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ	2out of 4	1,642 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	3out of 4	2,618 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	- not rated	2,654 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	2,844 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	2,847 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW	- not rated	5,452 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Compass Centre West 15-17 Wigan Road , Westhoughton BL5 3RD	- not rated	1,408 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	1,455 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA	4out of 4	2,267 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Two Porches School Gloucester Street , Atherton M46 0HX	- not rated	2,635 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB	- not rated	3,166 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westhoughton Community One Stop	97 St Georges Avenue	394 yd
Daisy Hill Cricket Club	St James Street	476 yd
Mama G's Kitchen	298a Leigh Road	860 yd
Westhoughton Cricket Club	Cappadocia Way	957 yd
E & L Catering	Westhoughton Cricket Club, Cappadocia Way	957 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Grey Man	88-90 Hindley Road	351 yd
Daisy Hill Football Club	Daisy Hill New Sirs, St James Street	476 yd
Rose Hill Tavern	Leigh Road	878 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Mamma Bolton	89 St Georges Avenue	410 yd
Taste of Raj	113 St Georges Avenue	410 yd
River Star	257 Hindley Road	487 yd
Golden Chopsticks	471 Leigh Road	499 yd
Micks Chippy	10 Furze Avenue	869 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Daisy Hill Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET	grass pitches	512 yd
Daisy Hill Football Club St. James Street	grass pitches	580 yd
Southfield Drive Playing Field SOUTHFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	866 yd
Westhoughton Cricket Club ST. GEORGES OVAL ST. GEORGES OVAL CAPPADOCIA WAY	grass pitches	957 yd
St George'S C Of E Primary School CAPPADOCIA WAY	grass pitches	999 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70 Mbit/s
Average download speed	158.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.