Glenside Drive is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2EL is located in the Farnworth North 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 Glenside Drive, Bolton, BL3 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2EX, BL3 2EG, BL3 2EW, BL3 3DD, BL3 2EQ, BL3 2EF, BL3 2ET, BL3 2EN, BL3 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 2EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.4% | 35.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 45.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.8% | 44% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2EL this area, 30.4% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 30.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 21.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 27.1% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 24.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.5% | 57.1% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 85% | 82.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 82.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.1% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 34.8% | 6.5% | 28.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenside Drive 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 -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Glenside Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-03-03 | £235,462 |
| 8 Glenside Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2019-11-08 | £226,566 |
| 10 Glenside Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2019-04-18 | £215,230 |
| 24 Glenside Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,999 | 2019-03-22 | £204,231 |
| 6 Glenside Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-01-29 | £216,747 |
BL3 2EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,036 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 | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | - not rated | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Edge Primary School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | 3out of 4 | 863 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 , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | 2out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,229 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 | 4,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 278 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 446 yd | |
| Elior Uk | Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road | 532 yd | |
| Great Lever Children's Nursery | Great Lever Childrens Centre, Leonard Street | 834 yd | |
| The Peppermill Cafe | 172B Campbell Street | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd | 46 Walker Avenue | 399 yd | |
| Valentino's | 193 Rishton Lane | 623 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 191 Rishton Lane | 623 yd | |
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 674 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount St Joseph School GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 991 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.