Chorley Old Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 3AE is located in the Queens Park & Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3AL, BL1 3AJ, BL1 2QQ, BL1 4BD, BL1 3AD, BL1 4AR, BL1 4BH, BL1 3AF, BL1 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 3AE is primarily male, with 57.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 42.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 53% | 57.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 38.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 45.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 28.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BL1 3AE this area, 35.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 35.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 40.7% | 50.2% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 47.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 35.3% | 30.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -50.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 63.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 63.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.4% | 28.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 63.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 3.6% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 59.6% | 6.5% | 53.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chorley Old Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Halliwell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-04-24 | £99,233 |
| 100 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-10-20 | £152,389 |
| 62 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,500 | 2021-06-01 | £6,292 |
| 68 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-07-21 | £636,904 |
| 58 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-12-14 | £283,040 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 3AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskell Community Primary School Thomas Holden Street , BL1 2QG | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,269 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 2out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Personal Learning Centre 97 - 99 Chorley Street , BL1 4AL | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Not School.Net Base , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LifeBridge ASEND Susan Isaacs Building , Vernon Street BL1 2XN | - not rated | 686 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Cafe | 142 Chorley Old Road | 195 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Chorley Street | 452 yd | |
| Nutri Bar Limited | 72 Chorley Street | 452 yd | |
| Champions Bolton | 252 Chorley Old Road | 594 yd | |
| Sophia's Cafe | Brownlow Fold Learning Centre, Eskrick Street | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 247 yd | |
| Stanley Arms | 99 Chorley Old Road | 268 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 53 Vernon Street | 532 yd | |
| The Roundhouse | Kenton Close | 854 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens | Hen And Chickens, 143 Deansgate | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous Garage Ltd | 77 Chorley Old Road | 67 yd | |
| Coffee & Much More | 152 Chorley Old Road | 195 yd | |
| Bombo Break Ltd | 99 Chorley Old Road | 268 yd | |
| Beppe's Pizzeria Ltd | 99 Chorley Old Road | 268 yd | |
| Sicilia Mia | 174 Chorley Old Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 744 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 744 yd | |
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Queens Park Playing Fields SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Ladies Health & Fitness Gym 302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.