Dalston Gardens is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL1 3SP 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 Dalston Gardens, Bolton, BL1 3SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL1 3SR, BL1 3SN, BL1 3NX, BL1 3PD, BL1 3TY, BL1 3NT, BL1 3QA, BL1 3NY, BL1 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL1 3SP is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 54.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 34.9% | 40.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 46% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 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 3SP this area, 28.6% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 28.6% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 18% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 17% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 30% | 24% | -6.0% | 3.1% | 20.9% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 26.7% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 24.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 50% | 27.7% | -22.3% | 81.4% | -53.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 80% | 62.4% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 22.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 62.6% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 21.8% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 5.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 62.2% | 6.5% | 55.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalston Gardens 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 -54.1%.

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 Dalston Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £23,482 | 2003-02-10 | £84,290 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL1 3SP 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 | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell Eskrick Street , BL1 3JB | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School Darley Street , BL1 3DX | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 621 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 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 721 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 | 260 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithills School Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,227 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 | 3,625 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 | 566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Youth Challenge Pru Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd | 274-278 Halliwell Road | 117 yd | |
| Tribez Steak & Grill | 242 Halliwell Road | 117 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Sandwich Bar | 254-256 Halliwell Road | 117 yd | |
| Cube Desserts Ltd | 192 Halliwell Road | 156 yd | |
| Mirchi And Mithi | All Souls, Astley Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse | Kenton Close | 202 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 384 Halliwell Road | 405 yd | |
| Keg & Thread | 423-425 Halliwell Road | 569 yd | |
| Crofters Arms | 494 Halliwell Road | 804 yd | |
| Stork tavern | 548 Halliwell Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Family | 247 Halliwell Road | 86 yd | |
| Erbil Shawarma | 213 Halliwell Road | 113 yd | |
| Desi House | 264-266 Halliwell Road | 117 yd | |
| SMASHDOWN | 274 Halliwell Road | 156 yd | |
| Valentino’s | 288 Halliwell Road | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Higher Bridge Street | 919 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Moss Bank Way | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys School (Bolton) WOLFENDEN STREET | 247 yd | |
| Jubilee Pool (Bolton) DARLEY STREET | swimming pool | 377 yd |
| St Matthews Primary School KENTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Total Fitness (Bolton) WATERS MEETING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Bolton Rugby Union Football Club Avenue Street | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Oxford Grove Primary School SHEPHERD CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Hatfield Road RAWSON ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Barbarian Gym SCHOOL HILL WORKS SCHOOL HILL WORKS KENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Astley Bridge Cricket Club MOSS BANK WAY | grass pitches | 1,076 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.