Area Information for Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ

Westmarsh Close in Bolton is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Halliwell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bolton North East. This page combines information for the address Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BL1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BL1 2UZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bolton
Ward Halliwell
Constituency Bolton North East * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 2 property sales in Westmarsh Close, BL1 2UZ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Halliwell), and the Greater Manchester Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ:

Woodchurch Close, Bolton, BL1 2UY
Kentford Road, Bolton, BL1 2JL
Aylesford Walk, Bolton, BL1 2UT
Charnock Drive, Bolton, BL1 2HT
Rainham Grove, Bolton, BL1 2UX
Ely Grove, Bolton, BL1 2JG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BL1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Westmarsh Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Westmarsh Close, Bolton consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 3
Terraced 38
Flat (Purpose-Built) 89
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 135
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Westmarsh Close, Bolton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 85% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage 9
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 73
Rented: Other Social 42
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 2
Rent Free 1
Total 135

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 81
Two People 13
Three People 16
Four People 8
Five People 7
Six People 6
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 135

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Westmarsh Close, Bolton consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 81
Family Household 49
Other Household 6
Total 136

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 17
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 43
Deprived In Three Dimensions 23
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 135

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bolton North East constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 54% male.

Gender
Male 156
Female 135
Total 291

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around BL1 2UZ has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 27% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 31
10-14 22
15-19 14
20-24 20
25-29 20
30-34 27
35-39 15
40-44 18
45-49 22
50-54 20
55-59 13
60-64 12
65-69 14
70-74 9
75-79 2
80-84 3
85+ 4
Total 292

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BL1 2UZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 82
Married 67
Separated 11
Divorced 32
Widowed 13
Total 205

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Halliwell ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (70%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 134
Good 67
Fair 51
Bad 24
Very Bad 12
Total 288

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Westmarsh Close and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 31
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 24
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 75
Other 16
Total 203

Ethnic Group Embed This

Westmarsh Close, Bolton can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 44% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 127
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 28
Pakistani 34
Bangladeshi 1
Other Asian 8
Black African 37
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 28
Other 16
Total 288

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 192
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 28
Middle East and Asia 55
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 291

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 192
10+ Years 40
5-10 Years 46
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 288

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BL1 2UZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 68
United Kingdom 183
European Union 14
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 18

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 41
Christian 98
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 127
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 23
Total 289

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 24
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 24
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 21
Retired 26
Looking After Home or Family 21
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 35
Other 23
Total 206

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 4
Professional Occupations 4
Associate Professional Occupations 2
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 56

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 3
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 10
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 30
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 76
Full-time Student 10
Total 204

Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ is within the Halliwell policing neighbourhood, under the Greater Manchester Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address Halliwell
Force Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BL1 2UZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BL1 2UZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ. The nearest railway station is Bolton, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bolton 1 mile
Hall-i'-th'-Wood 1 mile
Bromley Cross (Lancs) 2 miles
Moses Gate 2.6 miles
Lostock 2.7 miles
Farnworth 3.2 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) 3.8 miles
Westhoughton 4.3 miles
Horwich Parkway 4.4 miles
Atherton 4.5 miles
Hag Fold 4.5 miles
Daisy Hill 4.8 miles
Entwistle 4.8 miles
Walkden 4.9 miles
Blackrod 5.6 miles
Moorside 6 miles
Swinton (Manchester) 6.4 miles
Hindley 6.6 miles
Clifton (Manchester) 6.7 miles
Adlington (Lancashire) 7.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ. The nearest is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton, approximately 60 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton 60 yards
    
The Olive School, Bolton 370 yards
    
The Valley Community Primary School 520 yards
    
Gaskell Community Primary School 600 yards
    
Brownlow Fold Primary School 730 yards
    
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell half a mile
    
Al-Huda Primary School 0.6 miles  
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton 0.6 miles
    
Oxford Grove Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ. The nearest is Eden Boys' School, Bolton, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Eden Boys' School, Bolton 650 yards
    
University Collegiate School 1 mile
    
Thornleigh Salesian College 1 mile
    
Smithills School 1.2 miles
    
Sharples School 1.4 miles
    
Canon Slade School 1.4 miles
    
Bolton Muslim Girls School 1.5 miles
    
Bolton St Catherine's Academy (All Through) 1.8 miles
    
Turton School 2 miles
    
Essa Academy 2.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ. The nearest is Dr Rizwan and Dr Awan, approximately 140 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dr Rizwan and Dr Awan 140 yards
Halliwell Surgery 2 140 yards
Halliwell Surgery 3 140 yards
Bolton Community Practice 520 yards
Burnside Surgery 520 yards
Charlotte Street Surgery 520 yards
Bolton General Practice 0.7 miles
Dr Y Loomba & Partner 0.8 miles
Octagon Medical Centre 0.8 miles
Dalefield Surgery 0.8 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ. The nearest is Synergy Dental Clinic, approximately 660 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ. The nearest is Hulton Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hulton Hospital 2 miles
Royal Bolton Hospital 2.3 miles
The Beaumont Hospital 2.8 miles
Woodlands Hospital 4.1 miles
Cygnet Hospital Bury 4.8 miles
Leigh Infirmary 6.6 miles
Child & Family Service 7.3 miles
Fairfield Hospital 7.3 miles
Cygnet Lodge Salford 7.7 miles
Oaklands Hospital 8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Westmarsh Close, Bolton, BL1 2UZ. The nearest is The Eye People, approximately 460 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BL1 2UZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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