Garstang Road, Bolton, BL6 5SG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL6 5SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.5%	1.7%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	50.2%	48.5%	-1.7%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 5SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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	22%	23.1%	1.1%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	58%	-5.0%	44.2%	13.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.2%	9.8%	3.6%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	7.7%	8.2%	0.5%	6.1%	2.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.9%	41%	3.1%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	40.8%	35.9%	-4.9%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	13.8%	16.9%	3.1%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	5.6%	4.7%	-0.9%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.1%	21.5%	-1.6%	18.2%	3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	11.5%	-2.8%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	10%	-4.3%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	9.6%	4.1%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	15.8%	-1.0%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	21.6%	31.2%	9.6%	33.8%	-2.6%
Other	4.4%	0.4%	-4.0%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	97.5%	98.3%	0.8%	81.4%	16.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	98.4%	98.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	98.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.1%	37.2%	-12.1%
Christian	68.1%	46.2%	21.9%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is BL6 5SG dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BL6 5SG 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BL6 5SG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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

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 Garstang Road, Bolton, BL6 5SG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL6 5SG

Average Price
£300,712

Semi-Detached
£251,295

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£498,379

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in BL6 5SG

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Scot Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-07-26	£273,374
15 Scot Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,750	2021-03-25	£236,602
17 Scot Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,750	2021-03-25	£236,602
15 Scot Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£155,000	2007-03-05	£255,406
21 Scot Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£155,000	2006-12-01	£261,411

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL6 5SG

Employment

BL6 5SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5SG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Construction	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	5,325 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackrod Primary School Manchester Road , Blackrod BL6 5SY	4out of 4	683 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Holly Road , Aspull WN2 1RU	4out of 4	1,708 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspull Church Primary School Bolton Road , WN2 1QT	3out of 4	1,811 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Copperas Lane , Haigh WN2 1PA	3out of 4	1,960 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Vicarage Road West , Blackrod BL6 5DE	3out of 4	2,169 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	3,099 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rivington and Blackrod High School Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU	3out of 4	4,073 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	4,940 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ	3out of 4	5,286 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE	3out of 4	2,942 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cumberland School Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX	- not rated	4,152 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	5,413 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	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
Cofffee & Chat	Greenbarn Way		1,023 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Poacher	Poacher, 1-3 Scot Lane		101 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel) MANCHESTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	618 yd
Blackrod Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	733 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	77.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BL6 5SG