Dickinson Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 3NJ is located in the Halliwell 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 Dickinson Street, Bolton, BL1 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3NP, BL1 3TQ, BL1 3NG, BL1 3NQ, BL1 3TH, BL1 3NL, BL1 3NH, BL1 3TG, BL1 3TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 3NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 54% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 38.4% | 40.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 48% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 52.5% | 57.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 27% | 27% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3NJ this area, 40.9% 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 40.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 22.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.8% 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 | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 31.4% | 27.7% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 24.6% |
| Pakistani | 15.3% | 19.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 12.9% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 41.1% | 25.8% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -55.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 72.8% | 55.9% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 11.1% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 24.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 56% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 16.7% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 9.2% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 10.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 63.8% | 6.5% | 57.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dickinson Street 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 -16.8%.

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 Dickinson Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2004-06-28 | £157,429 |
| 12 Dickinson Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2004-01-23 | £70,102 |
| 12 Dickinson Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 1997-03-14 | £54,826 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 3NJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 304 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,253 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 | 1,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,067 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 | 3,484 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 | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube Desserts Ltd | 192 Halliwell Road | 222 yd | |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery | Aylesford Walk | 301 yd | |
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd | 274-278 Halliwell Road | 310 yd | |
| Tribez Steak & Grill | 242 Halliwell Road | 310 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Sandwich Bar | 254-256 Halliwell Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse | Kenton Close | 262 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 384 Halliwell Road | 631 yd | |
| The Cotton Tree | 15 Prince Street | 682 yd | |
| Keg & Thread | 423-425 Halliwell Road | 790 yd | |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. | Avenue Street | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naafiah | 135 Halliwell Road | 152 yd | |
| RF Patisserie | 190 Halliwell Road | 171 yd | |
| K2 Chippy | 166 Halliwell Road | 171 yd | |
| Noor's Pizza & grill | 168 Halliwell Road | 171 yd | |
| Erbil Shawarma | 213 Halliwell Road | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 351 yd | |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| The Gym (Bolton) 4-5 4-5 Round Hill Way | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Leisure Club @ Bolton HIGHER BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.