Area Information for Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB
Basic Information
| Area Type | Urban |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Constituency |
Bolton North East
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| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
Housing Summary
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 also 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
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Oxford Grove Primary School (600 yards)
- Closest secondary school: Eden Boys' School, Bolton (0.8 miles)
- Closest GP: Wyresdale Road Surgery (400 yards)
- Closest hospital: Hulton Hospital (1.5 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
Broadband Summary
This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.
About the Demographic Information
The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB 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 Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB:
| Reedham Close, Bolton, BL1 4UE |
| Thaxted Place, Bolton, BL1 4UF |
| Victory Street, Bolton, BL1 4UG |
| Victory Street, Bolton, BL1 4JA |
| Bashall Street, Bolton, BL1 4HL |
| Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JL |
Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BL1 as a whole.
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House Prices
There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Fordham Grove, 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 | 10 |
| Terraced | 6 |
| Flat (Purpose-Built) | 102 |
| Flat (Converted) | 2 |
| Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses | 1 |
| Total | 121 |
Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top
The area containing Fordham Grove, Bolton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 80% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.
| Housing Tenure | |
|---|---|
| Owned Outright | 2 |
| Owned with Mortgage | 2 |
| Shared Ownership | 0 |
| Rented: From Council | 51 |
| Rented: Other Social | 46 |
| Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents | 17 |
| Rent Free | 3 |
| Total | 121 |
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 | 90 |
| Two People | 20 |
| Three People | 1 |
| Four People | 10 |
| Five People | 0 |
| Six People | 0 |
| Seven People | 0 |
| 8+ People | 0 |
| Total | 121 |
Household Composition Embed This Back to Top
The area containing Fordham Grove, Bolton consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.
| Household Composition | |
|---|---|
| 1 Person Household | 90 |
| Family Household | 31 |
| Other Household | 1 |
| Total | 122 |
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 | 16 |
| Deprived In One Dimension | 42 |
| Deprived In Two Dimensions | 44 |
| Deprived In Three Dimensions | 19 |
| Deprived In Four Dimensions | 0 |
| Total | 121 |
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 53% male.
| Gender | |
|---|---|
| Male | 91 |
| Female | 82 |
| Total | 173 |
Age Groups Embed This Back to Top
Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around BL1 4UB has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 47% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.
This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.
| Age Groups | |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 21 |
| 5-9 | 0 |
| 10-14 | 1 |
| 15-19 | 0 |
| 20-24 | 2 |
| 25-29 | 2 |
| 30-34 | 19 |
| 35-39 | 14 |
| 40-44 | 2 |
| 45-49 | 3 |
| 50-54 | 7 |
| 55-59 | 11 |
| 60-64 | 10 |
| 65-69 | 17 |
| 70-74 | 18 |
| 75-79 | 17 |
| 80-84 | 15 |
| 85+ | 14 |
| Total | 173 |
Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top
In the immediate vicinity of BL1 4UB the number widowed residents is high - 18% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.
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 | 35 |
| Married | 41 |
| Separated | 8 |
| Divorced | 36 |
| Widowed | 32 |
| Total | 152 |
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 Queens Park & Central ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (52%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.
| Health | |
|---|---|
| Very Good | 61 |
| Good | 29 |
| Fair | 49 |
| Bad | 23 |
| Very Bad | 10 |
| Total | 172 |
Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top
Fordham Grove and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 47% 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) | 20 |
| Apprenticeship | 14 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8 |
| 5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11 |
| No GCSEs or Equivalent | 70 |
| Other | 18 |
| Total | 150 |
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 | 125 |
| Indian | 2 |
| Pakistani | 40 |
| Chinese | 1 |
| Black African | 1 |
| Other | 4 |
| Total | 173 |
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 | 141 |
| European Union | 4 |
| Rest of Europe | 1 |
| Africa | 1 |
| Middle East and Asia | 26 |
| Total | 173 |
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 | 141 |
| 10+ Years | 17 |
| 5-10 Years | 10 |
| 2-5 Years | 6 |
| Less Than 2 Years | 0 |
| Total | 174 |
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 4UB.
| Passport(s) Held | |
|---|---|
| None | 53 |
| United Kingdom | 111 |
| European Union | 6 |
| Rest of Europe | 0 |
| African Countries | 1 |
| Middle East or Asia | 2 |
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 | 31 |
| Christian | 80 |
| Buddhist | 0 |
| Hindu | 2 |
| Jewish | 0 |
| Muslim | 44 |
| Sikh | 0 |
| Other Religion | 3 |
| Not Stated | 13 |
| Total | 173 |
Economic Activity Embed This
This address within the Queens Park & Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 49% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.
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 | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) | 4 |
| Self Employed (No Subordinates) | 0 |
| Self Employed (With Subordinates) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Looking After Home or Family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or Disabled | 28 |
| Other | 6 |
| Total | 150 |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Associate Professional Occupations | 2 |
| Skilled Trades Occupations | 1 |
| Sales and Customer Service Occupations | 3 |
| Process, Plant and Machine Operatives | 4 |
| Elementary Occupations | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
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 | 6 |
| Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional | 10 |
| Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations | 9 |
| Own Account Worker/Small Employer | 4 |
| Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation | 6 |
| Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations | 32 |
| Semi-Routine Occupation | 45 |
| Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed | 37 |
| Full-time Student | 2 |
| Total | 151 |
Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB 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.
Railway Station
Hospital
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Below are the details of the closest services to BL1 4UB. 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 4UB.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB. The nearest railway station is Bolton, approximately 1.3 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Bolton | 1.3 miles |
| Hall-i'-th'-Wood | 1.8 miles |
| Lostock | 1.9 miles |
| Bromley Cross (Lancs) | 2.6 miles |
| Moses Gate | 2.9 miles |
| Farnworth | 3.5 miles |
| Westhoughton | 3.6 miles |
| Horwich Parkway | 3.7 miles |
| Hag Fold | 3.9 miles |
| Atherton | 4 miles |
| Daisy Hill | 4.1 miles |
| Kearsley (Manchester) | 4.2 miles |
| Blackrod | 4.9 miles |
| Walkden | 5 miles |
| Entwistle | 5.2 miles |
| Hindley | 5.9 miles |
| Moorside | 6.2 miles |
| Adlington (Lancashire) | 6.5 miles |
| Swinton (Manchester) | 6.7 miles |
| Clifton (Manchester) | 7.1 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB. The nearest is Oxford Grove Primary School, approximately 600 yards away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Grove Primary School | 600 yards |
February 2023
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| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School | 650 yards | |
| Devonshire Road Primary School | 690 yards |
October 2022
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| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton | 720 yards |
September 2019
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| Al-Huda Primary School | 730 yards | |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School | 820 yards |
November 2016
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| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School | half a mile |
June 2018
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| Gaskell Community Primary School | half a mile |
November 2022
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| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell | 0.6 miles |
June 2016
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| Gilnow Primary School | 0.6 miles |
January 2017
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Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB. The nearest is Eden Boys' School, Bolton, approximately 0.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton | 0.8 miles |
May 2017
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| University Collegiate School | 0.9 miles | September 2024 |
| Smithills School | 1 mile |
September 2023
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| Thornleigh Salesian College | 1.2 miles | October 2024 |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School | 1.4 miles |
December 2022
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| Ladybridge High School | 1.6 miles |
November 2022
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| Sharples School | 1.9 miles |
September 2013
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| Essa Academy | 2 miles |
October 2021
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| King's Leadership Academy Bolton | 2.1 miles |
October 2023
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| Canon Slade School | 2.1 miles | October 2024 |
Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB. The nearest is Wyresdale Road Surgery, approximately 400 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Wyresdale Road Surgery | 400 yards |
| Dalefield Surgery | 420 yards |
| Cornerstone Surgery | 740 yards |
| Spring House Surgery | 0.6 miles |
| Heaton Medical Centre | 0.8 miles |
| Drs Karim & James-Authe | 0.8 miles |
| Bolton General Practice | 0.8 miles |
| Dr Rizwan and Dr Awan | 0.8 miles |
| Halliwell Surgery 2 | 0.8 miles |
| Halliwell Surgery 3 | 0.8 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB. The nearest is Bupa Dental Care, Bolton New Road, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Bupa Dental Care, Bolton New Road | 690 yards |
| Bupa Dental Care, Bolton, Chorley Old Road | 0.5 miles |
| Bennison Dental | 0.7 miles |
| The Smile Clinic | 0.8 miles |
| Freshdental | 1 mile |
| Synergy Dental Clinic | 1 mile |
| Greater Manchester Oral Surgery and Restorative Group Ltd | 1 mile |
| Haslam Park Dental Practice | 1.2 miles |
| Silverwell Dental Practice Ltd. | 1.2 miles |
| Derby Street Dentist Ltd | 1.2 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB. The nearest is Hulton Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Hulton Hospital | 1.5 miles |
| The Beaumont Hospital | 2 miles |
| Royal Bolton Hospital | 2.3 miles |
| Woodlands Hospital | 4.1 miles |
| Cygnet Hospital Bury | 5.5 miles |
| Leigh Infirmary | 6.1 miles |
| Royal Albert Edward Infirmary | 7.5 miles |
| Cygnet Lodge Salford | 8.1 miles |
| Child & Family Service | 8.1 miles |
| Fairfield Hospital | 8.1 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Fordham Grove, Bolton, BL1 4UB. The nearest is I & M Eyecare, approximately 190 yards away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| I & M Eyecare | 190 yards |
| Andrew Fletcher Eyecare | 800 yards |
| J Bowden Ltd | 0.5 miles |
| Univision Eye Centre | 0.7 miles |
| Deane Eye Clinic | 0.9 miles |
| Vision Express | 0.9 miles |
| Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care | 0.9 miles |
| The Eye People | 0.9 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Bolton | 0.9 miles |
| The Spectacle Centre | 1 mile |
* 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 4UB
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.
| 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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