Carter Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2HG 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 Carter Street, Bolton, BL3 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2HB, BL3 2HQ, BL3 2JR, BL3 2LQ, BL3 2JS, BL3 2HD, BL3 2JN, BL3 2HE, BL3 2GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 2HG 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 | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 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 | 43.4% | 35.4% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 50% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 49.3% | 40.2% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.8% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 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.
In the area around BL3 2HG this area, 36.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 36.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 24.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 40.9% | 53.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 50.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 33.6% | 24.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -56.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 69.6% | 54% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 33.8% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 28.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 54% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 19.8% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 6.7% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 7% | 0.4% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 14.3% | 1.2% | 13.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 60.5% | 6.5% | 54.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carter 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 -12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Carter Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-08-06 | £117,538 |
| 15 Carter Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-11-26 | £81,115 |
| 11 Carter Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2020-08-12 | £97,664 |
| 7 Carter Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2020-01-24 | £97,005 |
| 13 Carter Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-08-15 | £101,114 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 2HG 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,102 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 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community 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 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,805 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 | 4,157 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 | 327 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,618 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 | 1,695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 2,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 272 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 433 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Cafe) | Unit 1a And 1b, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 532 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 318 Manchester Road | 532 yd | |
| Southfields | 19 Green Lane | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 513 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 833 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 104 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 304 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 304 yd | |
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 413 yd | |
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 536 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 607 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 758 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Mount St Joseph School GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.