Crompton Way is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 3AJ is located in the Bradshaw 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 Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 3AH, BL2 3BB, BL2 3BN, BL2 3BE, BL2 3BG, BL2 3AL, BL2 3DT, BL2 3BJ, BL2 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 3AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 56% | 53.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 BL2 3AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 41.4% | 49% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 32.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 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 | 42% | 48.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 27% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 24.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 22.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 89.5% | 82.1% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 78.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 78.7% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crompton Way 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 -31.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434 Crompton Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-12-04 | £185,517 |
| 438 Crompton Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-02-16 | £246,113 |
| 436 Crompton Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-04-25 | £229,261 |
| 438 Crompton Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-10-24 | £177,024 |
| 436 Crompton Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2003-03-25 | £223,755 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School Castle Hill Street , Tonge Moor BL2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's RC Primary School Ripley Street , Tonge Moor BL2 3AR | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonge Moor Primary Academy Brierwood , Tonge Moor BL2 2PF | 1out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples Primary School Hugh Lupus Street , BL1 8RU | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge Newnham Street , Astley Bridge BL1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 3,507 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 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 548 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Bettys Kitchen | 627 Tonge Moor Road | 357 yd | |
| Bellrock Work Place & Compliance (Castleton St) | Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street | 371 yd | |
| Birtenshaw College | 323-325 Crompton Way | 463 yd | |
| Greenway Coffee Morning | Greenway Community Centre, Hall Ith Wood Lane | 463 yd | |
| Love Food | 309 Tonge Moor Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Kier | 2-4 Eagley Brook Way | 846 yd | |
| Tonge Moor Conservative Club | Tonge Moor Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamaries | 543 Tonge Moor Road | 135 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie | 527 Tonge Moor Road | 178 yd | |
| Franky's Pizza & Kebab House | 499 Tonge Moor Road | 178 yd | |
| Jenny's House | 503 Tonge Moor Road | 178 yd | |
| Santini's | 395 Tonge Moor Road | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | Sms Retail Park, 417 Crompton Way | 170 yd | |
| The Co Op | 190 Tonge Moor Road | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Youth Centre CASTLETON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Tonge Sports Club Ltd (Closed) Castleton Street | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Firwood School (Closed) Crompton Way | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Canon Slade School BRADSHAW BROW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Lancashire Tubes NEW PROGRESS WORKS NEW PROGRESS WORKS CROMPTON WAY | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bolton) 7-10 7-10 EAGLEY BROOK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Longsight Park NORTHWOOD | grass pitches | 908 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.