Acresdale is in Lostock, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 4PJ is located in the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acresdale, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 4JR, BL6 4PE, BL6 4JS, BL6 4PG, BL6 4JX, BL6 4PD, BL6 4PL, BL6 4JW, BL1 5XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 4PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 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 BL6 4PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% 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 | 23.1% | 20.8% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.4% | 68% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 51.5% | 60.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 30% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 BL6 4PJ this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 56.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.5% | 77.1% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 83.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 83.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.5% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acresdale 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 slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Acresdale, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-03-26 | £1,079,840 |
| 12 Acresdale, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-03-12 | £747,347 |
| 10 Acresdale, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-10-02 | £642,772 |
| 2 Acresdale, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2018-08-22 | £705,326 |
| 16 Acresdale, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2017-03-23 | £652,709 |
BL6 4PJ 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 BL6 4PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | 4out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Sefton Lane , Horwich BL6 6HW | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 763 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medirest Healthcare Compass Group at Beaumont Hospital | Old Hall Clough | 603 yd | |
| Regent Park Golf Club | Links Road | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest United AFC | Tempest Road | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Tennis Club REGENT ROAD | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Regent Park Golf Course LINKS ROAD | golf | 705 yd |
| Ladybridge Football Club (Tempest Road) ELLONBY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.