Douglas View is in Blackrod, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 5JD is located in the Horwich South & Blackrod electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Douglas View, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 5LJ, BL6 5UY, PR7 4HS, PR7 4HW, PR7 4HN, PR7 4HD, PR7 4HT, PR7 4HR, PR7 4HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 5JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 37.3% | 33.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 52.5% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 53.4% | 56.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5JD this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 7.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 40.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas View was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 255.2% higher than the Horwich South & Blackrod average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Douglas View has the lowest crime rate of 2 local areas in Horwich South & Blackrod and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Douglas View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2007-06-29 | £539,783 |
| 2 Douglas View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £229,000 | 2004-03-17 | £582,131 |
| 1 Douglas View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £242,950 | 2004-02-27 | £610,461 |
| 3 Douglas View, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £239,950 | 2004-02-19 | £602,923 |
BL6 5JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL6 5JD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Primary School Park Road , Adlington PR7 4JA | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School Railway Road , Adlington PR6 9QZ | 1out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Primary School Babylon Lane , PR6 9NN | 2out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton Rothwell Road , Anderton PR6 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Vicarage Road West , Blackrod BL6 5DE | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 4,694 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Croft Dyeing & Printing Co | Pincroft Dyeing And Printing Compan, Market Street | 395 yd | |
| Bistecca | BISTECCA, 6 Market Street | 413 yd | |
| White Bear Marina Cafe | White Bear Marina, Park Road | 647 yd | |
| Retreat | Retreat Restaurants Ltd, 19 Church Street | 718 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | Chorley Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Cricket Club | Meadow Street, Adlington | 449 yd | |
| White Bear Inn | 5A Market Street, Adlington | 466 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | 11 Park Road, Adlington | 648 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 23 Church Street, Adlington | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Spice | 34 Market Street, Adlington | 279 yd | |
| Cake By Hannah Jones | 30 Market Street, Adlington | 413 yd | |
| LA Orient | 11 Market Street, Adlington | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adlington Barbell Club CLUB AND PREMISES CLUB AND PREMISES OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Adlington Cricket Club off Huyton Road | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Jubilee Fields MARKET STREET | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Adlington St Paul'S C Of E Primary School Railway Road | grass pitches | 999 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.