We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Bank Top, Bolton in Bolton from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Bank Top, Bolton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bank Top, Bolton and Bolton? Is Bank Top, Bolton an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
What are the occupations of the residents of Bank Top, Bolton?
The largest employment sector in Bank Top, Bolton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 19.35% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.52% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.29% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.86% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.17% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 9.17% |
| Elementary Occupations | 8.98% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.58% |
Bank Top, Bolton Health Statistics
Astley Bridge has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge | 49.39% | 32.77% | 12.4% | 4.26% | 1.18% |
| Bolton | 48% | 32.7% | 13.15% | 4.72% | 1.43% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Bolton changed since 2011?
Bolton residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.46% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45.36% | 33.88% | 14.14% | 5.23% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 48% | 32.7% | 13.15% | 4.72% | 1.43% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bank Top, Bolton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bank Top, Bolton residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Astley Bridge | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 17.54% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.27% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.34% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.17% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.87% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 30.72% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bank Top, Bolton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Astley Bridge.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Bank Top, Bolton and Bolton
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bank Top, Bolton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 71.45 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 28.55 of Bank Top, Bolton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| Bolton | 61.52% | 38.48% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bank Top, Bolton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Bank Top, Bolton compared to other wards in Bolton
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heaton and Lostock | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2 | Bromley Cross | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 3 | Bradshaw | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 4 | Westhoughton North and Chew Moor | 75.5% | 24.5% |
| 5 | Little Lever and Darcy Lever | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 6 | Westhoughton South | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 7 | Astley Bridge | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 8 | Horwich and Blackrod | 69.2% | 30.8% |
| 9 | Horwich North East | 68.54% | 31.46% |
| 10 | Smithills | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 11 | Hulton | 64.44% | 35.56% |
| 12 | Kearsley | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 13 | Harper Green | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 14 | Breightmet | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 15 | Crompton (Bolton) | 48.38% | 51.62% |
| 16 | Tonge with the Haulgh | 47.09% | 52.91% |
| 17 | Farnworth (Bolton) | 46.83% | 53.17% |
| 18 | Rumworth | 44.26% | 55.74% |
| 19 | Great Lever | 40.34% | 59.66% |
| 20 | Halliwell | 30.93% | 69.07% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bank Top, Bolton Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Bolton.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 5.7% | -0.2% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 55.39% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.84% |
| Unemployed | 4.01% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bank Top, Bolton & Bolton Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Bank Top, Bolton in the Bolton local area district.
Bank Top, Bolton has a lower rate of immigrants than Bolton, the North West region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| Bolton | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bank Top, Bolton compared to other wards in Bolton
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rumworth | 54.83% | 45.17% |
| 2 | Great Lever | 60.56% | 39.44% |
| 3 | Halliwell | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| 4 | Crompton | 72.68% | 27.32% |
| 5 | Harper Green | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 6 | Hulton | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 7 | Tonge with the Haulgh | 84.3% | 15.7% |
| 8 | Heaton and Lostock | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 9 | Farnworth | 84.74% | 15.26% |
| 10 | Smithills | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 11 | Astley Bridge | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 12 | Breightmet | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 13 | Kearsley | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 14 | Horwich and Blackrod | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 15 | Westhoughton North and Chew Moor | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 16 | Horwich North East | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 17 | Little Lever and Darcy Lever | 95.08% | 4.92% |
| 18 | Bradshaw | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 19 | Westhoughton South | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| 20 | Bromley Cross | 96.75% | 3.25% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Bank Top, Bolton and Bolton?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bolton including Bank Top, Bolton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Astley Bridge | 14133 |
| Bradshaw | 11331 |
| Breightmet | 14078 |
| Bromley Cross | 13503 |
| Crompton | 16828 |
| Farnworth | 16586 |
| Great Lever | 16402 |
| Halliwell | 15257 |
| Harper Green | 15275 |
| Heaton and Lostock | 14290 |
| Horwich and Blackrod | 13389 |
| Horwich North East | 12024 |
| Hulton | 14602 |
| Kearsley | 14497 |
| Little Lever and Darcy Lever | 12593 |
| Rumworth | 17707 |
| Smithills | 14595 |
| Tonge with the Haulgh | 14406 |
| Westhoughton North and Chew Moor | 13897 |
| Westhoughton South | 12855 |
| Bolton Total | 288248 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
