Richelieu Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2AY is located in the Great Lever electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richelieu Street, Bolton, BL3 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2AZ, BL3 2AX, BL3 2AS, BL3 2BB, BL3 2SD, BL3 2AU, BL3 2UE, BL3 2AW, BL3 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 2AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 45.1% | 40.5% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 38.8% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 42.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 30.9% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 20.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 BL3 2AY this area, 41.9% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 41.9% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 23.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 13.5% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 9.6% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 14% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.5% | 28.8% | 16.3% | 2.7% | 26.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 63.9% | 43.3% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 80.2% | 54.1% | -26.1% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 11.6% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 27.7% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 53.9% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.2% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 11% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 76.7% | -28.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 11% | 1.2% | 9.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 42.9% | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richelieu Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Farnworth North 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 -44.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Richelieu Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-04-16 | £100,000 |
| 13 Richelieu Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-09 | £149,581 |
| 20 Richelieu Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-12-12 | £86,785 |
| 15 Richelieu Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-11-20 | £90,950 |
| 1 Richelieu Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-08-09 | £85,040 |
BL3 2AY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,537 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 | 4,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 152 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 393 yd | |
| Southfields | 19 Green Lane | 527 yd | |
| Lever Street Cafe | Grecian Mills, Lever Street | 549 yd | |
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 562 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Cafe) | Unit 1a And 1b, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 584 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 695 yd | |
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 807 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino's | 193 Rishton Lane | 368 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 191 Rishton Lane | 368 yd | |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd | 46 Walker Avenue | 410 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 414 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 620 yd | |
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 718 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 789 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 824 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 872 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 893 yd |
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.