Balfern Fold, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL5 3SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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	53%	52.9%	-0.1%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	47%	47.1%	0.1%	49.0%	-1.9%

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	34.3%	36.8%	2.5%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	47.8%	45%	-2.8%	44.2%	0.8%
Separated	3.7%	2.1%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	9%	11.2%	2.2%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	5.3%	5%	-0.3%	6.1%	-1.1%

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	45%	48.1%	3.1%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	37.6%	36.2%	-1.4%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	12.4%	12.3%	-0.1%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	20%	11.5%	-8.5%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	13.9%	-0.8%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	16.4%	-3.2%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	7%	0.1%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	22.5%	7.8%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	26.6%	8.2%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	5.7%	2%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98%	99.3%	1.3%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	97.7%	95.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	1%	3.8%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	95.9%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.3%	37.2%	-8.9%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Balfern Fold Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balfern Fold was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill 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 -3.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BL5 3SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (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 Balfern Fold are based on 20 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 Balfern Fold, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL5 3SJ

Average Price
£190,171

Semi-Detached
£191,017

Terraced
£185,097

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Balfern Fold

Average Price
£196,758

Semi-Detached
£200,468

Terraced
£181,055

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£184,521

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Balfern FoldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Balfern Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-07-14	£213,232
1 Balfern Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2023-02-17	£210,853
4 Balfern Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£153,000	2021-03-26	£184,521
2 Balfern Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,000	2011-11-02	£148,545
4 Balfern Fold, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2009-10-09	£222,238

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL5 3SJ

Employment

BL5 3SJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
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	3,629 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DU	4out of 4	375 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School The Fairways , Westhoughton BL5 3NZ	3out of 4	430 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gates Primary School Bristle Hall Way , Westhoughton BL5 3QA	3out of 4	704 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Washacre Primary School Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ	2out of 4	1,206 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School The Hoskers , Westhoughton BL5 2FB	2out of 4	1,501 yd	Voluntary aided 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	773 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	3,624 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	3,632 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG	3out of 4	4,039 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW	2out of 4	4,168 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	886 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	3,225 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP	- not rated	4,017 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP	4out of 4	4,076 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	4,529 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thyme For Tea	96 Church Street	63 yd
Casa Nostra	2-4 Church Street	235 yd
Self	82 Market Street	339 yd
We'll Meet Again	Westhoughton Market Hall, Market Street	344 yd
Provenance Food Hall	46-48 Market Street	344 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masonic Hall	Brookfield, Peel Street	247 yd
The Beer School	88 Market Street	344 yd
The Wheatsheaf	106 Market Street	344 yd
The Bank	75-77 Market Street	381 yd
KOO Cafe Bar Limited	105 Market Street	381 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wing Sing Fish & Chip Shop	109 Church Street	63 yd
A1 Fish & Chips	59 Church Street	188 yd
The Balti Taste	89 Market Street	381 yd
Italiano Limited	91 Market Street	381 yd
Westhoughton Tandori	97 Market Street	381 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	34-40 Market Street	442 yd
Sainsbury's	Cricketers Way	534 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Stores Limited, 29 Bolton Road	551 yd
Lidl	The Fairways	621 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westhoughton Central Park Central Drive	grass pitches, tennis courts	377 yd
Fc Westhoughton Central Drive	grass pitches	378 yd
St Bartholomew'S Cofe Primary School The Fairways	grass pitches	443 yd
Westhoughton Cricket Club (Closed) The Tyldesleys The Tyldesleys Cricketers Way	grass pitches	615 yd
Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre BOLTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	675 yd
Mill Street Playing Field OLDFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches	751 yd
Westhoughton Golf Club SCHOOL STREET	golf	868 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	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	33.3%

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	65 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.4 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.4 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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