Juniper Close is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 3DU is located in the Halliwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton North East. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Juniper Close, Bolton, BL1 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3UX, BL1 3DP, BL1 3UB, BL1 3TE, BL1 3DT, BL1 3TP, BL1 3TU, BL1 3TG, BL1 3DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 3DU is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 45.2% | 43.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 54.8% | 56.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 3DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.7% | 44.8% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 27.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 25.5% | 18.6% | -6.9% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 37.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 29.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 25% | 15.8% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 9.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 3DU this area, 38.2% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 38.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 12.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 12.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 18.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 14.7% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 84.5% | 63.8% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 88.1% | 74.1% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 12.7% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 74.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.9% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Juniper Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley Bridge 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 -14.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Juniper Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-20 | £157,857 |
| 5 Juniper Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-07-15 | £198,555 |
| 17 Juniper Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-04-29 | £190,548 |
| 8 Juniper Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-08-23 | £156,213 |
| 6 Juniper Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-08-23 | £147,991 |
BL1 3DU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton Shepherd Cross Street , Halliwell BL1 3EJ | 2out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Grove Primary School Shepherd Cross Street , BL1 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community 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 | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,949 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huda Primary School 3 Hennon Street , BL1 3EH | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia's Cafe | Brownlow Fold Learning Centre, Eskrick Street | 385 yd | |
| Cube Desserts Ltd | 192 Halliwell Road | 399 yd | |
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd | 274-278 Halliwell Road | 406 yd | |
| Tribez Steak & Grill | 242 Halliwell Road | 406 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Sandwich Bar | 254-256 Halliwell Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse | Kenton Close | 116 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 384 Halliwell Road | 603 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 632 yd | |
| Keg & Thread | 423-425 Halliwell Road | 720 yd | |
| The Cotton Tree | 15 Prince Street | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil Shawarma | 213 Halliwell Road | 361 yd | |
| Happy Family | 247 Halliwell Road | 362 yd | |
| Naafiah | 135 Halliwell Road | 403 yd | |
| Desi House | 264-266 Halliwell Road | 406 yd | |
| RF Patisserie | 190 Halliwell Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 785 yd | |
| Morrisons | Mornington Road | 1,076 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station | Mornington Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 212 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 521 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Leisure Club @ Bolton HIGHER BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,046 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.