Area Information for Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT

Astley Brook Close in Bolton is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Astley Bridge ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bolton North East. This page combines information for the address Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT, 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 8RT.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bolton
Ward Astley Bridge
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 161 property sales in Astley Brook Close, BL1 8RT 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 private rental. 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 (Crompton (Bolton)), 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 Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT 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 Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT:

Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8SP
Hallbridge Gardens, Bolton, BL1 8UT
Waterside Gardens, Bolton, BL1 8WB
Bellfield View, Bolton, BL1 8UQ
Kentfield Drive, Bolton, BL1 8FU
Rayon Close, Bolton, BL1 8GG

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

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House Prices

We have found 161 property sales in Astley Brook 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 Astley Brook 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 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 173
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 176
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Astley Brook Close, Bolton contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 71% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 4
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 17
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 123
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 177

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 104
Two People 46
Three People 22
Four People 3
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 176

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 104
Family Household 64
Other Household 9
Total 177

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 101
Deprived In One Dimension 55
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 176

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BL1 8RT however is predominantly male (62%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 174
Female 105
Total 279

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 12
10-14 8
15-19 5
20-24 27
25-29 51
30-34 31
35-39 43
40-44 35
45-49 15
50-54 9
55-59 12
60-64 8
65-69 5
70-74 1
75-79 1
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 279

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BL1 8RT there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 54% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 152
Married 50
Separated 17
Divorced 22
Widowed 3
Total 244

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.

Health
Very Good 127
Good 113
Fair 25
Bad 14
Very Bad 2
Total 281

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

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) 98
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 50
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 33
Other 6
Total 247

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 72% white.

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 202
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 17
Pakistani 15
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 1
Other Asian 2
Black African 15
Black Caribbean 2
Other 9
Total 280

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 209
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 19
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 278

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 209
10+ Years 31
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 12
Total 277

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 8RT.

Passport(s) Held
None 20
United Kingdom 205
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 8
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 1

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 110
Christian 106
Buddhist 1
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 41
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 13
Total 279

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Astley Bridge ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 60% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

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 147
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 3
Retired 7
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 17
Other 11
Total 243

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 20
Professional Occupations 31
Associate Professional Occupations 31
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 22
Elementary Occupations 27
Total 188

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 32
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 63
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 31
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 49
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 3
Total 243

Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT is within the Crompton (Bolton) 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 Crompton (Bolton)
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 8RT. 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 8RT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT. The nearest railway station is Hall-i'-th'-Wood, approximately 530 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hall-i'-th'-Wood 530 yards
Bromley Cross (Lancs) 1.3 miles
Bolton 1.5 miles
Moses Gate 2.9 miles
Lostock 3.4 miles
Farnworth 3.5 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) 4 miles
Entwistle 4.1 miles
Horwich Parkway 5 miles
Westhoughton 5.1 miles
Atherton 5.2 miles
Hag Fold 5.3 miles
Walkden 5.4 miles
Daisy Hill 5.5 miles
Blackrod 6.1 miles
Moorside 6.2 miles
Swinton (Manchester) 6.6 miles
Clifton (Manchester) 6.7 miles
Darwen 7.3 miles
Hindley 7.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT. The nearest is Castle Hill Primary School, approximately 570 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT. The nearest is Canon Slade School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Canon Slade School 0.6 miles October 2024
Eden Boys' School, Bolton 0.7 miles May 2017
    
Sharples School 0.8 miles September 2013
    
Thornleigh Salesian College 1 mile October 2024
Turton School 1.3 miles March 2024
    
Bolton St Catherine's Academy (All Through) 1.3 miles September 2022
    
Smithills School 1.4 miles September 2023
    
University Collegiate School 1.8 miles September 2024
Bolton Muslim Girls School 2.2 miles December 2022
    
Little Lever School 2.8 miles March 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT. The nearest is Crompton View Surgery, approximately 440 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Crompton View Surgery 440 yards
The Oaks Family Practice 440 yards
Burnside Surgery half a mile
Charlotte Street Surgery half a mile
Bolton Community Practice half a mile
Tonge Moor Health Centre 0.7 miles
Dr Rizwan and Dr Awan 0.7 miles
Halliwell Surgery 2 0.7 miles
Halliwell Surgery 3 0.7 miles
Harwood Medical Centre 1.1 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT. The nearest is mydentist, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, approximately 680 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 Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT. The nearest is Hulton Hospital, approximately 2.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hulton Hospital 2.8 miles
Royal Bolton Hospital 2.9 miles
The Beaumont Hospital 3.5 miles
Cygnet Hospital Bury 4.3 miles
Woodlands Hospital 4.7 miles
Child & Family Service 6.8 miles
Fairfield Hospital 6.8 miles
Leigh Infirmary 7.4 miles
Cygnet Lodge Salford 7.9 miles
North Manchester General Hospital 9.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Astley Brook Close, Bolton, BL1 8RT. The nearest is The Eye People, approximately 0.5 miles 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 8RT

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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