Manchester Road is in Blackrod, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 5BJ is located in the Horwich South & Blackrod electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 5BL, BL6 5BY, BL6 5TA, BL6 5BR, BL6 5TD, BL6 5BP, BL6 5BQ, BL6 5TB, BL6 5BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL6 5BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 50.8% | 54.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 45.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 29.4% | 28.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 44% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 54.2% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.3% | 14.3% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.2% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 37.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98% | 98.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Horwich South & Blackrod 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 394 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-02-19 | £377,749 |
| 396 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £355 | 2020-12-08 | £455 |
| 396 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-06-06 | £421,276 |
| 392 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-08-04 | £626,627 |
| 392 Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2007-09-21 | £689,618 |
BL6 5BJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Primary School Manchester Road , Blackrod BL6 5SY | 4out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Vicarage Road West , Blackrod BL6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Copperas Lane , Haigh WN2 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Holly Road , Aspull WN2 1RU | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 5,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofffee & Chat | Greenbarn Way | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heroes Club Limited | 308 Manchester Road | 513 yd | |
| The Rivington Pub and Grill | 159 Station Road | 589 yd | |
| Blackrod Cricket Club | Vicarage Road | 857 yd | |
| The Poacher | Poacher, 1-3 Scot Lane | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alifs | 170 New Street | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Vicarage Road VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.