Local Information about Bolton;

Population of Bolton
Bolton is home to 262,400 people, a decrease of -0.1% over the previous year. 49% of Bolton’s
population is male, and 51% of the population is female. 21% of Bolton’s population are children (0-15),
61% are working age (16-64 males, 16-59 females), and 18% are older people (65+ males, 60+
females). (Source: Office for National Statistics Mid-year population estimates 2006)
Ethnicity in Bolton
In 2001, 28,671 (11% of the population) identify as part of the non-White ethnic groups. The largest
group is the Indian community with 6.1% (15,884). The next largest group is Pakistani community with
2.5% (6,487). No other ethnic minority group exceeds 1% of the borough population.
(Source: Office for National Statistics, 2001 Census of Population)
Deprivation in Bolton
The Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2007 are based on Super Output Areas (SOAs). Each SOA
has been given a deprivation score and rank. These scores and ranks have been calculated using
information from a range of data sources including the 2001 Census, benefits data, health information, school results and police force data.
· 39% of Bolton’s 175 SOA’s are amongst the 20% most deprived in England
· 30% of Bolton’s 175 SOA’s are amongst the 15% most deprived in England
· 22% of Bolton’s 175 SOA’s are amongst the 10% most deprived in England
(Source: Indices of Deprivation, CLG, 2007)
Unemployment in Bolton
As of November 2007, Bolton has a Job Seekers Allowance claimant count rate of 2.5%, a decrease of
0.3 percentage points, compared to last year. This is higher than the North West (2.4%) and Great
Britain (2.1%). (For updated figures, please see the Unemployment Bulletin Factfile). (Source: Nomis,
Claimant Count, November 2007)
Number of Households in Bolton
In 2001, in Bolton there were 108,085 households. In 2006, Bolton had an estimated 113,000
households. (Sources: Office for National Statistics, 2001 Census of Population, and CLG 2007 Household Projections)
Average Earnings in Bolton
The mean annual earning for Bolton residents, who are full-time workers is £25,843. This is less than
the North West (£27,196) and Great Britain (£30,211). Male full-time workers in Bolton, earn an annual
average of £29,556, while female full-time workers earn an annual average of £20,213. (For workplace
based earnings please see the Jobs and Earnings Factfile). (Source: Nomis, Annual Survey Hours and Earnings,
2007)
Bolton Qualifications
21% of the working age population in Bolton are qualified to the equivalent of NVQ level 4 (degree or
equivalent), and 21% are qualified to the equivalent of NVQ level 3 (two A levels or equivalent). 17% of
the working age population in Bolton have no qualifications. (Source: Nomis, Annual Population Survey January
2006 to December 2006)
Bolton Borough Area
The total borough area is 13,980 hectares. Population density is 18.7 people per hectare. The total
Green Belt area in Bolton is 7274ha (52%). (Sources: Census 2001 Key Statistics, and Bolton MBC)

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