Area Information for Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT

Summary Back to Top

Manchester Road in Westhoughton is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bolton West. This page combines information for the address Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BL5 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 BL5 3JT.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bolton
Ward Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
Constituency Bolton West * 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

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 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT:

White Horse Grove, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3ET
Westbury Close, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3UL
Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JS
Allesley Close, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DW
Redstock Close, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3UX
Molyneux Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3UJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BL5 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT 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.

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Housing (15 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 15 property sales in Manchester Road 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 Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 30
Semi-Detached 52
Terraced 67
Flat (Purpose-Built) 75
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 226
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 37% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 69
Owned with Mortgage 60
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 10
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 73
Rented: Other 9
Rent Free 0
Total 224

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 98
Two People 76
Three People 31
Four People 14
Five People 8
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 228

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 98
Family Household 125
Other Household 4
Total 227

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 123
Deprived In One Dimension 67
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 227

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bolton West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 221
Female 219
Total 440

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 29
10-14 17
15-19 25
20-24 19
25-29 17
30-34 30
35-39 29
40-44 28
45-49 35
50-54 28
55-59 43
60-64 34
65-69 29
70-74 22
75-79 20
80-84 12
85+ 5
Total 437

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BL5 3JT 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 131
Married 153
Separated 16
Divorced 56
Widowed 19
Total 375

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 221
Good 146
Fair 49
Bad 12
Very Bad 12
Total 440

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) 122
Apprenticeship 29
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 64
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 48
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 71
Other 9
Total 375

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% 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 427
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Pakistani 1
Other Asian 1
Black African 2
Other 1
Total 439

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 418
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 2
Total 442

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 418
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 440

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 BL5 3JT.

Passport(s) Held
None 34
United Kingdom 391
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 3

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 147
Christian 274
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 16
Total 440

Employment Back to Top

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 155
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 45
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 96
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 5
Total 374

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 33
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 33
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 28
Skilled Trades Occupations 24
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 20
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 234

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 45
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 74
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 64
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 46
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 46
Semi-Routine Occupation 39
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 28
Full-time Student 12
Total 376

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT is within the Westhoughton North 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 Westhoughton North
Force Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to Westhoughton. 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 BL5 3JT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT. The nearest railway station is Westhoughton, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Westhoughton 0.7 miles
Daisy Hill 1 mile
Lostock 1.5 miles
Hag Fold 1.5 miles
Atherton 2.1 miles
Horwich Parkway 2.1 miles
Hindley 2.9 miles
Blackrod 3.6 miles
Bolton 3.7 miles
Moses Gate 4.4 miles
Ince (Manchester) 4.4 miles
Hall-i'-th'-Wood 4.9 miles
Farnworth 5 miles
Walkden 5.2 miles
Wigan Wallgate 5.2 miles
Wigan North Western 5.2 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) 5.5 miles
Adlington (Lancashire) 5.6 miles
Bromley Cross (Lancs) 5.8 miles
Pemberton 6.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT. The nearest is St Thomas CofE Primary School, approximately 520 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Thomas CofE Primary School 520 yards
    
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School 0.5 miles
    
The Gates Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Washacre Primary Academy 0.8 miles  
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Eatock Primary School 1.2 miles
    
St George's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles
    
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill 1.4 miles
    
Beaumont Primary School 1.6 miles
    
Lostock Primary School 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT. The nearest is Westhoughton High School, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Westhoughton High School half a mile
    
Ladybridge High School 1.6 miles
    
Atherton High School 2.3 miles
    
St Joseph's RC High School 2.4 miles
    
Essa Academy 2.5 miles
    
Outwood Academy Hindley 2.7 miles
    
King's Leadership Academy Bolton 2.8 miles
    
The Westleigh School 2.8 miles
    
Bolton Muslim Girls School 2.9 miles
    
Fred Longworth High School 3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT. The nearest is Unsworth Group Practice, approximately 410 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT. The nearest is mydentist, Park Road, Westhoughton, approximately 0.6 miles 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 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT. The nearest is The Beaumont Hospital, approximately 1.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3JT. The nearest is Spectacle Services Opticians, approximately 0.7 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in BL5 3JT

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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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