Hawksheath Close is in Egerton, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL7 9XG is located in the Bromley Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawksheath Close, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL7 9ET, BL7 9XN, BL7 9XW, BL7 9EX, BL7 9RY, BL7 9EF, BL7 9XL, BL7 9RU, BL7 9EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL7 9XG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 52.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 BL7 9XG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 19.7% | 23.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.9% | 60.6% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 49.5% | 55.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 32.2% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9XG this area, 7.3% 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 | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.7% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.8% | 46.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.7% | 17.6% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 72.2% | 46.2% | 26.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawksheath Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley Bridge 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 risen by about 18.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hawksheath Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-08-23 | £585,116 |
| 1 Hawksheath Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-30 | £572,632 |
| 6 Hawksheath Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-05-08 | £662,105 |
| 5 Hawksheath Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2004-06-10 | £666,839 |
| 6 Hawksheath Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £264,950 | 2003-11-21 | £691,284 |
BL7 9XG 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmsley CofE Primary School Blackburn Road , Egerton BL7 9SA | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9HT | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagley Infant School Stonesteads Drive , Bromley Cross BL7 9LN | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Primary School Cox Green Road , Egerton BL7 9RE | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagley Junior School Chapeltown Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,883 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 | 2,022 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 3,899 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 4,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagley Sports Complex | Blackburn Road | 254 yd | |
| Christ Church Walmsley Caterers Group | Christ Church Walmsley Parish Hall, Blackburn Road | 508 yd | |
| Cibo | 160a Blackburn Road | 606 yd | |
| Spice Valley Egerton | Unit 1a Dunscar Ind Est, Blackburn Road | 751 yd | |
| Last Drop Hotel | Hospital Road | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flag Inn | Hardmans Lane | 264 yd | |
| Dunscar Conservative Club | Hardmans Lane | 322 yd | |
| Real Axe | Unit 12a Dunscar Business Park, Blackburn Road | 739 yd | |
| Dunscar Golf Club | Longworth Lane | 958 yd | |
| Sportsman | 254 Darwen Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Food Online | Unit 8 Dunscar Industrial Estate | 705 yd | |
| Ku's Special | 350 Darwen Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walmsley C Of E Primary School Blackburn Road | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Village Spa HOSPITAL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| St John'S School DARWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Eagley Sports Complex BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Dunscar Golf Club DUNSCAR GOLF CLUB DUNSCAR GOLF CLUB LONGWORTH LANE | golf | 950 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.