Fawcetts Fold, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL5 3LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	50.6%	52.3%	1.7%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	49.4%	47.7%	-1.7%	49.0%	-1.3%

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	20.7%	25.2%	4.5%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	56.8%	47.9%	-8.9%	44.2%	3.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7.1%	11.5%	4.4%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	13.9%	13.8%	-0.1%	6.1%	7.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.5%	43.6%	2.1%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	33.5%	34.3%	0.8%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	19.5%	14.9%	-4.6%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	3.7%	5.5%	1.8%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.5%

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	28.2%	22.3%	-5.9%	18.2%	4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	6.9%	-5.2%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	13.4%	0.9%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.9%	1.2%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	14.1%	2.3%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	30.5%	5.1%	33.8%	-3.3%
Other	4.3%	5.9%	1.6%	2.8%	3.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.9%	94.5%	-3.4%	81.4%	13.1%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	97%	95.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.3%	3.6%	3.3%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.8%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.4%	76.7%	3.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	16%	13.5%	2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.6%	37.2%	-8.6%
Christian	61.5%	46.2%	15.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Fawcetts Fold Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fawcetts Fold 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BL5 3LN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Fawcetts Fold are based on 13 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 Fawcetts Fold, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL5 3LN

Average Price
£325,547

Semi-Detached
£325,547

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fawcetts Fold

Average Price
£341,482

Semi-Detached
£341,482

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fawcetts FoldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Fawcetts Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£301,500	2023-09-29	£323,122
1 Fawcetts Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-07-25	£257,792
4 Fawcetts Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2018-07-27	£334,823
1 Fawcetts Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2017-04-07	£244,245
7 Fawcetts Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2014-07-29	£414,555

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL5 3LN

Employment

BL5 3LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	99
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	26
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	19
Manufacturing	17
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	4,672 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gates Primary School Bristle Hall Way , Westhoughton BL5 3QA	3out of 4	821 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DU	4out of 4	1,398 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School The Fairways , Westhoughton BL5 3NZ	3out of 4	1,815 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas CofE Primary School Molyneux Road , Westhoughton BL5 3HP	3out of 4	2,258 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Washacre Primary School Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ	2out of 4	2,532 yd	Community school	Yes	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	3out of 4	1,943 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW	2out of 4	2,774 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG	3out of 4	3,680 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	4,660 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	4,669 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	2,122 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP	- not rated	3,637 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP	4out of 4	3,678 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE	3out of 4	3,958 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH	- not rated	3,995 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Scala Restaurant	49 Chorley Road	351 yd
Mangrove Restaurant & Takeaway	1 Manchester Road	456 yd
The Hot Plate	Unit 4b, Westhoughton Industrial Estate, James Street	866 yd
Party & Play Funhouse Ltd	Units 11 And 12, Barrs Fold Close	946 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wingates Chippy	337 Church Street		447 yd
Carols Kitchen	Westhoughton Industrial Estate, James Street		833 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BL5 3LN postcode.

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	170 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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