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Lawn Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 3BJ 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 Lawn Street, Bolton, BL1 3BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3BL, BL1 3BH, BL1 3AY, BL1 3BP, BL1 3BQ, BL1 3AX, BL1 3AZ, BL1 3BR, BL1 3AU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL1 3BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%50.9%-2.0% 51.0% -0.1%
Male47.1%49.1%2.0% 49.0% 0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around BL1 3BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44.3%47%2.7% 37.9% 9.1%
Married: Opposite sex31.5%39.6%8.1% 44.2% -4.6%
Separated3%1%-2.0% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced13.3%7.4%-5.9% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed7.9%5%-2.9% 6.1% -1.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.5%48.9%3.4% 48.4% 0.5%
Good health34%33.1%-0.9% 33.6% -0.5%
Fair health12.7%12.7%0.0% 12.7% 0.0%
Bad health6.1%4.6%-1.5% 4.0% 0.6%
Very bad health1.6%0.7%-0.9% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 3BJ this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.6%30.2%3.6% 18.2% 12.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.8%13.7%2.9% 9.6% 4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.3%16.1%1.8% 13.4% 2.7%
Apprenticeship2%5.9%3.9% 5.3% 0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.8%11.2%-3.6% 16.9% -5.7%
Degree or Similar21.7%19%-2.7% 33.8% -14.8%
Other9.9%3.9%-6.0% 2.8% 1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.6%0%-1.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian11.5%10.6%-0.9% 3.1% 7.5%
Pakistani6.6%24.7%18.1% 2.7% 22.0%
Other Asian0.4%1.8%1.4% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African1.2%4.9%3.7% 2.5% 2.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.7%0.3% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.9%1.4%-1.5% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%1.4%1.0% 0.8% 0.6%
White74.2%47%-27.2% 81.4% -34.4%
Arab0%1.4%1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Other0.8%5.7%4.9% 1.6% 4.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 59% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.4%59%-23.4% 83.2% -24.2%
European Union5.3%12.7%7.4% 6.1% 6.6%
Rest of Europe0.4%1.8%1.4% 0.8% 1.0%
Africa2.5%4.6%2.1% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia8.6%21.6%13.0% 5.6% 16.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.7%59.4%-19.3% 83.2% -23.8%
10+ Years1.6%11.7%10.1% 9.8% 1.9%
5-10 Years3.7%6.8%3.1% 2.9% 3.9%
2-5 Years2.5%18.1%15.6% 2.2% 15.9%
Less than 2 years13.5%3.9%-9.6% 1.9% 2.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.3% 76.7% -20.4%
France1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Italy5.6% 0.6% 5.0%
Portugal4.2% 0.5% 3.7%
Spain3.2% 0.4% 2.8%
Lithuania1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Other EU countries4.6% 1.5% 3.1%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Middle East0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Southern Asia3.9% 1.2% 2.7%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central Asia0.7% 0.0% 0.7%
No passport held16.2% 13.5% 2.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion22.6% 37.2% -14.6%
Christian30% 46.2% -16.2%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu9.2% 1.7% 7.5%
Muslim32.2% 6.5% 25.7%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered5.3% 6.0% -0.7%

Safety

Is Lawn Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawn Street 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,500
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BL1 3BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lawn Street are based on 97 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bolton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lawn Street, Bolton, BL1 3BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL1 3BJ

Average Price
£96,629
Semi-Detached
£115,369
Terraced
£96,024
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lawn Street

Average Price
£102,443
Semi-Detached
£112,628
Terraced
£102,228
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lawn Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
118 Lawn Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002025-09-19 £120,000
127 Lawn Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£95,0002025-08-25 £96,046
112 Lawn Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002025-03-28 £90,741
143 Lawn Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£131,5002024-07-26 £139,339
139 Lawn Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002024-06-12 £96,012
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL1 3BJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee48
Part-Time Employee37
Retired31
Looking after home or family25
Self-Employed18
Student (economically inactive)12
Unemployed11
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Human health and social work activities17
Manufacturing14
Education14
Transport and storage11
Construction9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Administrative and support service activities8
Financial and insurance activities3
Real estate activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Other2
Information and communication2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
4out of 4 2,461 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 5,008 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oxford Grove Primary School
Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ
3out of 4 353 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ
2out of 4 466 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Darley Street , BL1 3DX
3out of 4 506 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Gaskell Community Primary School
Thomas Holden Street , BL1 2QG
3out of 4 716 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB
3out of 4 783 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eden Boys' School Bolton
Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE
4out of 4 1,165 yd Free schools No Boys More About School
Smithills School
Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS
3out of 4 1,574 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
University Collegiate School
Deane Road , BL3 5AG
3out of 4 1,708 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Thornleigh Salesian College
Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ
3out of 4 1,832 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bolton Muslim Girls School
Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ
4out of 4 2,527 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

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 1,635 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bolton College
Deane Road , BL3 5BG
- not rated 1,703 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bolton St Catherine's Academy
Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU
2out of 4 4,340 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al-Huda Primary School
3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH
- not rated 442 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bolton School Boys' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA
- not rated 770 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Bolton School Girls' Division
Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB
- not rated 935 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Thomasson Memorial School
Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ
3out of 4 1,006 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Keswick Street , BL1 8LX
- not rated 1,616 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Crumbs Cafe142 Chorley Old Road244 yd
Champions Bolton252 Chorley Old Road258 yd
Sophia's CafeBrownlow Fold Learning Centre, Eskrick Street351 yd
Bridges21 Avondale Street449 yd
Taste of Pakistan288 Chorley Old Road485 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bolton Rugby Union F.C.Avenue Street171 yd
Stanley Arms99 Chorley Old Road273 yd
The RoundhouseKenton Close715 yd
Bunbury's397 Chorley Old Road796 yd
Royal Hotel53 Vernon Street894 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Syd's Chippy & Grill192 Chorley Old Road160 yd
Sicilia Mia174 Chorley Old Road173 yd
Del Capo186 Chorley Old Road173 yd
Nabzy's166-168 Chorley Old Road173 yd
PhoenixUnit A, The Victory, 151 Chorley Old Road188 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
MorrisonsMornington Road437 yd
Morrisons Service StationMornington Road437 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bolton Rugby Union Football Club
Avenue Street
grass pitches193 yd
Hatfield Road
RAWSON ROAD
grass pitches326 yd
Oxford Grove Primary School
SHEPHERD CROSS STREET
grass pitches390 yd
Ladies Health & Fitness Gym
302-304 302-304 Chorley Old Road
health and fitness suite491 yd
Jubilee Pool (Bolton)
DARLEY STREET
swimming pool537 yd
David Lloyd Club (Bolton)
CHORLEY STREET
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts836 yd
St Matthews Primary School
KENTFORD ROAD
grass pitches941 yd
Barbarian Gym
SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET
health and fitness suite970 yd
Bolton School
CHORLEY NEW ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts974 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed118 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.