The Crescent is in Bromley Cross, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL7 9JR is located in the Bromley Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL7 9JZ, BL7 9JS, BL7 9LH, BL7 9LD, BL7 9JT, BL7 9LA, BL7 9JU, BL7 9JN, BL7 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL7 9JR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 48.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 30.8% | 31.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 40.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 44.2% | 40.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 20.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 20.6% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 99.7% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bradshaw 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 -15.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 The Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-03-31 | £178,148 |
| 48 The Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2022-11-22 | £5,128 |
| 42 The Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-08-31 | £207,966 |
| 48A The Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-05-25 | £204,503 |
| 44 The Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-02-21 | £194,736 |
BL7 9JR 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 BL7 9JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagley Infant School Stonesteads Drive , Bromley Cross BL7 9LN | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9HT | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagley Junior School Chapeltown Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AT | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Sharples Hall Drive , BL1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples Primary School Hugh Lupus Street , BL1 8RU | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 2out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 996 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 3,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat Grill Bar Restaurant | The Old Village Hall, Darwen Road | 204 yd | |
| Cuppa Coffee | 158b Darwen Road | 374 yd | |
| Last Drop Hotel | Hospital Road | 552 yd | |
| BrewSmith Coffee & Bar | 12 Birtenshaw Crescent | 622 yd | |
| The Railway | 37 Chapeltown Road | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman | 254 Darwen Road | 204 yd | |
| Nook & Cranny | 211-213 Darwen Road | 324 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | Spread Eagle Hotel, 126 Hough Lane | 474 yd | |
| Dunscar Conservative Club | Hardmans Lane | 795 yd | |
| The Flag Inn | Hardmans Lane | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos | 207 Darwen Road | 279 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 205 Darwen Road | 279 yd | |
| Earthlings | 221 Darwen Road | 279 yd | |
| Ku's Special | 350 Darwen Road | 346 yd | |
| Around a Pound | Railway Hotel, Chapeltown Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Food Market, 196 Darwen Road | 340 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 158 Darwen Road | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Street Playing Field QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| St John'S School DARWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Eagley Junior School CHAPELTOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Village Spa HOSPITAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Turton Sports Centre BROMLEY CROSS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Birtenshaw Hall School (Closed) Darwen Road | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School SHARPLES HALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Turton Golf Club HOSPITAL ROAD | golf | 1,076 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.