Arlington Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2BJ 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 Arlington Street, Bolton, BL3 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2BH, BL3 2BD, BL3 2BN, BL3 2BQ, BL3 2BP, BL3 2DJ, BL3 2DN, BL3 2BX, BL3 2BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 2BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.2% | 48.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 25.4% | 34.3% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 49.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 48.2% | 15.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 32.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2BJ this area, 36.2% 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 36.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 21.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 19.6% | 14.8% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 27.2% | 45% | 17.8% | 2.7% | 42.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 43.4% | 27.9% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 70.9% | 58.4% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 29.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 23.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 58.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.8% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 6.1% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 10.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 19.8% | 46.2% | -26.4% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 58.2% | 6.5% | 51.7% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington 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 -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Arlington Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-09-24 | £125,970 |
| 8 Arlington Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2015-12-04 | £143,304 |
| 8 Arlington Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2015-05-22 | £83,262 |
| 24 Arlington Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-03-13 | £151,080 |
| 2 Arlington Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-11-08 | £130,035 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 2BJ 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,445 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 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,640 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 | 4,619 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 | 485 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields | 19 Green Lane | 303 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 314 yd | |
| Lever Street Cafe | Grecian Mills, Lever Street | 603 yd | |
| Herbs | 289 Lever Street | 605 yd | |
| Great Lever Children's Nursery | Great Lever Childrens Centre, Leonard Street | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 727 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 774 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 897 yd | |
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino's | 193 Rishton Lane | 102 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 191 Rishton Lane | 102 yd | |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd | 46 Walker Avenue | 256 yd | |
| La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar | 285 Lever Street | 645 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 963 yd | |
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 1,024 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 93 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 828 yd |
| Mount St Joseph School GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 938 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.