Nasmyth Street is in Horwich, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL6 5PD is located in the Horwich North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nasmyth Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL6 5PB, BL6 5ND, BL6 5PA, BL6 6DF, BL6 5PE, BL6 5PF, BL6 5NS, BL6 5NH, BL6 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 5PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.5% | 33.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 44.1% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 46.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 36.4% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 31.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 96.5% | 99.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 99.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nasmyth Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Horwich North 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 -32.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nasmyth Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-05-20 | £114,807 |
| 21 Nasmyth Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2020-08-14 | £159,423 |
| 7 Nasmyth Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2020-02-14 | £130,990 |
| 25 Nasmyth Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-03-19 | £151,728 |
| 25 Nasmyth Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2017-02-10 | £148,072 |
BL6 5PD 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 5PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Greenstone Avenue , Horwich BL6 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Victoria Road , Horwich BL6 6EP | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Primary School Peter Martin Street , Horwich BL6 7AL | 1out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6EW | - not rated | 902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 317 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 5,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namma Ooru Dosa | 212 Chorley New Road | 283 yd | |
| Chesters Horwich | 264-266 Chorley New Road | 295 yd | |
| Boxd Horwich Ltd | 347 Chorley New Road | 318 yd | |
| Il Toro | 69 Church Street | 462 yd | |
| Alliance Learning Ltd | The Hurst Building, Chorley New Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich RMI Club | Ramsbottom Road | 151 yd | |
| Bridge Hotel | Bridge Inn, 121 Church Street | 461 yd | |
| Bank Top Brewery Ale House | 36 Church Street | 498 yd | |
| Sam's Bar | 28 Lee Lane | 503 yd | |
| Crux Emporium | 45 Lee Lane | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheesecake Co | 264 Chorley New Road | 283 yd | |
| Milano | 220 Chorley New Road | 283 yd | |
| Delight | 214 Chorley New Road | 283 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 256 Chorley New Road | 284 yd | |
| A1 Chip Stop | 280 Chorley New Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Mason Street | 543 yd | |
| Co-op | 75-81 Winter Hey Lane | 603 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72-76 Lee Lane | 680 yd | |
| Co-op | 567 Chorley New Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horwich Rmi Cricket Club RAMSBOTTOM ROAD | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Lever Park School STOCKS PARK DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Horwich Leisure Centre (Closed) Victoria Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Horwich Leisure Centre HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE HORWICH LEISURE CENTRE VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| Horwich Golf Club Victoria Road | golf | 468 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) New Brunswick Street | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Jays Gym (Bolton) (Closed) Portman Mill Portman Mill Telford Street | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Chorley New Road Primary School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Rivington And Blackrod High School (Lower School) ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET ANNEXE ALBERT STREET | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| St Catherines School GREENSTONE AVENUE | 937 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.