Croft Gate is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 3JJ 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 Croft Gate, Bolton, BL2 3JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 3JS, BL2 3JW, BL2 3JT, BL2 3JU, BL2 4JU, BL2 3PF, BL2 3PQ, BL2 3LG, BL2 3LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL2 3JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.1% | 33% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 50.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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% | 51.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 12.5% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 22.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 31.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99% | 97.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Gate 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Croft Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-14 | £314,087 |
| 17 Croft Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-12-20 | £270,325 |
| 40 Croft Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-02-10 | £236,937 |
| 13 Croft Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2020-08-10 | £209,104 |
| 20 Croft Gate, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-29 | £354,893 |
BL2 3JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton Brookfold Lane , Harwood BL2 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardy Mill Primary School Hardy Mill Road , Harwood BL2 4EF | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maxentius CofE Primary School New Heys Way , Bradshaw BL2 4AE | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School Orchard Gardens , Harwood BL2 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's RC Primary School Ripley Street , Tonge Moor BL2 3AR | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turton School Bromley Cross Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9LT | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharples School Hill Cot Road , Sharples BL1 8SN | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,535 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 | 4,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,721 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 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Crompton Way , BL2 2PE | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw Darwen Road , Bromley Cross BL7 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Store | 207 Longsight | 434 yd | |
| Crofters | 103 Bradshaw Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | 157 Lea Gate | 531 yd | |
| House Without a Name | 75-77 Lea Gate | 663 yd | |
| Bradshaw Conservative Club | Lea Gate | 663 yd | |
| Grey Mare Inn | Grey Mare, 154 Tottington Road | 744 yd | |
| White Horse | White Horse, 177 Stitch Mi Lane | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pantry | 51 Longsight | 409 yd | |
| Bill & Coo Ltd | 2-4 The Hillock, Longsight | 459 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | 115 Lea Gate | 531 yd | |
| Chaes Chips | 121-123 Lea Gate | 531 yd | |
| Nam Ploy Bradshaw | 103a Bradshaw Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Lea Gate | 479 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Lea Gate | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Open Golf Complex (Closed) Longsight Lane | golf | 324 yd |
| St Brendans Rc Primary School BROOKFOLD LANE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Longsight Park NORTHWOOD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Harwood Meadows Primary School ORCHARD GARDENS | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Bolton St Catherines Academy STITCH MI LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,032 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 | 210.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.