Bradford Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2HU 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 Bradford Road, Bolton, BL3 2HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2HT, BL3 2JA, BL3 2HZ, BL3 2ET, BL3 2JE, BL3 2ES, BL3 2EP, BL3 2HY, BL4 0JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 2HU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52.9% | 47.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 52.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BL3 2HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29% | 25.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 66.5% | 8.8% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 40.8% | 48.9% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 33.9% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 29% | 23.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 30.8% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15% | 7.5% | -7.5% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 17.1% | 60.8% | 43.7% | 2.7% | 58.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 64.5% | 20.3% | -44.2% | 81.4% | -61.1% |
| Other | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 85.5% | 65.6% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 27.6% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 22.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 65.6% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.8% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 13% | 46.2% | -33.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 70.5% | 6.5% | 64.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road 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 -35.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Bradford Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-01-19 | £230,946 |
| 95 Bradford Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-08-10 | £172,678 |
| 111 Bradford Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-11-04 | £177,021 |
| 141 Bradford Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-01-19 | £282,525 |
| 137 Bradford Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-24 | £285,395 |
BL3 2HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL3 2HU 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 | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,787 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,133 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 | 300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,344 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 | 4,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 430 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 456 yd | |
| The Peppermill Cafe | 172B Campbell Street | 537 yd | |
| Elior Uk | Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road | 757 yd | |
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 447 yd | |
| Plodder Lane Conservative Club | Plodder Lane | 1,035 yd | |
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 423 yd | |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd | 46 Walker Avenue | 477 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 650 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 650 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 307 yd |
| Mount St Joseph School GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Harper Green School HARPER GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 1,054 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.