St Thomas Street is in Turton, Bolton and in Blackburn district. BL7 0AD is located in the West Pennine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Thomas Street, Turton, Bolton, BL7 0AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL7 0AB, BL7 0AE, BL7 0AA, BL7 0AG, BL7 0DR, BL7 0AF, BL7 0EY, BL7 0AH, BL7 0AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL7 0AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.7% | 29% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 46.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 16.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 54.6% | 49.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around BL7 0AD this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 46.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98% 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% | 98% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas Street was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Darwen West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Thomas Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Darwen West and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St Thomas Street, Bolton, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2004-04-23 | £73,209 |
| 3 St Thomas Street, Bolton, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1996-09-19 | £122,173 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BL7 0AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School Bolton Road , Edgworth BL7 0AH | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw Bolton Road , Hawkshaw BL8 4JL | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagley Junior School Chapeltown Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagley Infant School Stonesteads Drive , Bromley Cross BL7 9LN | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Primary School Cox Green Road , Egerton BL7 9RE | 4out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 4,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Holcombe Hall , Holcombe Old Road BL8 4NG | - not rated | 4,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barlow and Reading Room | The Barlow, Bolton Road | 47 yd | |
| Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar | 10 Bolton Road | 281 yd | |
| Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd | Edgworth Post Office, Blackburn Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | 167-169 Bolton Road | 185 yd | |
| Edgworth Cricket Club | Bolton Road | 270 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 41 Bury Road | 727 yd | |
| The Chetham Arms | 83 High Street | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cugini Pizza Ltd | Bolton Road | 270 yd | |
| Breakfast In Bed | 17 Charlotte Street | 681 yd | |
| The White Horse | 2-4 Bury Road | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turton And Edgworth Ce Methodist Primary School BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 126 yd |
| Edgworth Cricket & Recreation Club BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Old Boltonians Afc OLD BOLTONIANS ASSOCIATION OLD BOLTONIANS ASSOCIATION TOWER STREET | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Turton Football Club Thomason Fold | grass pitches | 725 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 | 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.