Milverton Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 4RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.4%	51%	3.6%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	52.6%	49%	-3.6%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 4RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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	24%	24.9%	0.9%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	58.1%	-3.9%	44.2%	13.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.5%	2.4%	0.9%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	6.8%	7.9%	1.1%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	4.9%	6.3%	1.4%	6.1%	0.2%

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 (87.7%) 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	50.7%	49.1%	-1.6%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	31.3%	38.6%	7.3%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	13.5%	9.9%	-3.6%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	4.3%	1.7%	-2.6%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	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.

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 50.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.7%	10.7%	-3.0%	18.2%	-7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	8.3%	-0.8%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	12.3%	-1.0%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	3.2%	-1.4%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	12.3%	3.2%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	47.5%	50.6%	3.1%	33.8%	16.8%
Other	2.7%	2.8%	0.1%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	4.6%	2.7%	-1.9%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	3.9%	12%	8.1%	2.7%	9.3%
Other Asian	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	86.5%	79.1%	-7.4%	81.4%	-2.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.8% 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	94.7%	91.8%	-2.9%	83.2%	8.6%
European Union	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	5.6%	0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	91.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.8%	7.5%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0.3%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.5%	37.2%	-16.7%
Christian	58%	46.2%	11.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	15%	6.5%	8.5%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Milverton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milverton Close 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BL6 4RR, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Milverton Close are based on 23 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 Milverton Close, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL6 4RR

Average Price
£415,539

Semi-Detached
£478,568

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£411,831

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Milverton Close

Average Price
£434,080

Semi-Detached
£491,502

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£431,470

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Milverton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Milverton Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£363,000	2024-10-18	£374,777
28 Milverton Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-04-29	£404,594
3 Milverton Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£342,500	2022-01-25	£411,304
3 Milverton Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-09-30	£384,684
25 Milverton Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-09-28	£519,018

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL6 4RR

Employment

BL6 4RR 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 BL6 4RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	23
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	9
Other	8
Real estate activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE	- not rated	2,891 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH	- not rated	3,022 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN	- not rated	4,099 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA	3out of 4	5,050 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beaumont Primary School Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX	- not rated	554 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS	4out of 4	570 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS	- not rated	570 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX	3out of 4	608 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB	3out of 4	836 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG	3out of 4	1,096 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG	- not rated	1,175 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ	- not rated	3,405 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ	- not rated	3,405 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG	- not rated	3,408 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG	- not rated	3,398 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH	- not rated	3,497 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW	- not rated	3,678 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU	- not rated	3,703 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT	- not rated	4,059 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL	- not rated	609 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP	4out of 4	1,014 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH	- not rated	1,105 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE	- not rated	2,197 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA	- not rated	2,494 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lagan Restaurant	2 Broadgate		791 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tempest United AFC	Tempest Road		610 yd
Beaumont Arms	The Beaumont Arms, Armadale Road		834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beaumont Primary School WENDOVER DRIVE	grass pitches	550 yd
Ladybridge Community Centre LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE BEAUMONT DRIVE		703 yd
Ladybridge Football Club (Tempest Road) ELLONBY RISE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	793 yd
Ladybridge Lane PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON LADYBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	1,038 yd
Ladybridge High School NEW YORK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,084 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	155 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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