Bolton Road is in Bradshaw, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 3EU 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 Bolton Road, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 3LR, BL2 3LW, BL2 4BD, BL2 3ET, BL2 3LN, BL2 3EW, BL2 3ES, BL2 3LL, BL2 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL2 3EU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 54.1% | 56.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 43.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 | 24.6% | 22.5% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 48.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 9.9% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 39% | 41.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 14.2% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 24.6% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 26.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 95% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 95.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 77.9% | 46.2% | 31.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bradshaw average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crathie Bolton Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-27 | £376,877 |
| Ennerdale Bolton Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2023-11-08 | £346,393 |
| Kenmore Bolton Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-08-18 | £604,614 |
| Kelmscott Bolton Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-10-22 | £459,218 |
| Bridge House Bolton Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2020-05-14 | £1,033,920 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BL2 3EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Maxentius CofE Primary School New Heys Way , Bradshaw BL2 4AE | - not rated | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maxentius CofE Primary School New Heys Way , Bradshaw BL2 4AE | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary School Hough Fold Way , Harwood BL2 3JN | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's RC Primary School Ripley Street , Tonge Moor BL2 3AR | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Brookfold Lane , Harwood BL2 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Science Specialist College Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,708 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 | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw School Bolton Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch-MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfields School 324 Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9BZ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofters | 103 Bradshaw Road | 264 yd | |
| Pretzel & Spelt Limited | 31 Oaks Avenue | 500 yd | |
| Mad Bettys Kitchen | 627 Tonge Moor Road | 833 yd | |
| The Village Store | 207 Longsight | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Without a Name | 75-77 Lea Gate | 198 yd | |
| Bradshaw Conservative Club | Lea Gate | 198 yd | |
| Seven Stars | 157 Lea Gate | 345 yd | |
| Bradshaw Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club | Rigby Lane | 420 yd | |
| Grey Mare Inn | Grey Mare, 154 Tottington Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nam Ploy Bradshaw | 103a Bradshaw Road | 208 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 115 Lea Gate | 345 yd | |
| Chaes Chips | 121-123 Lea Gate | 345 yd | |
| Bill & Coo Ltd | 2-4 The Hillock, Longsight | 423 yd | |
| Bradshaw Tandoori | 114 Bradshaw Brow | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Lea Gate | 293 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Lea Gate | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longsight Park NORTHWOOD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Bradshaw Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club Rigby Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 464 yd |
| Canon Slade School BRADSHAW BROW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Bolton Open Golf Complex (Closed) Longsight Lane | golf | 763 yd |
| St Brendans Rc Primary School BROOKFOLD LANE | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 22.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.9% |
| 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 | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.