Bishops Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2JE 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 Bishops Road, Bolton, BL3 2JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2HZ, BL3 2HY, BL3 2HX, BL3 2JF, BL3 2JA, BL3 2HU, BL3 2LE, BL3 2JD, BL4 0NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 2JE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 54.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 2JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 24.8% | 28.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 61.3% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 38.7% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 27.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 25.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 2.3% | -10.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 34.6% | 70.8% | 36.2% | 2.7% | 68.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 45.8% | 19% | -26.8% | 81.4% | -62.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 77.1% | 67.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 29.7% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 67.7% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.6% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 8.8% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 12.9% | 46.2% | -33.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 74.2% | 6.5% | 67.7% |
| Not answered | 0.5% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops 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 -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Bishops Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-05-10 | £182,467 |
| 17 Bishops Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-02-10 | £315,192 |
| 37 Bishops Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-29 | £204,032 |
| 92 Bishops Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-07 | £225,509 |
| 96 Bishops Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-25 | £184,174 |
BL3 2JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 2JE 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 | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,682 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Beech Avenue , Farnworth BL4 0BP | 3out of 4 | 1,229 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 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,359 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 | 4,752 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 | 234 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 2,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peppermill Cafe | 172B Campbell Street | 471 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 479 yd | |
| Southfields | 19 Green Lane | 513 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants | Mcdonalds, Manchester Road | 810 yd | |
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 423 yd | |
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 310 yd | |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd | 46 Walker Avenue | 524 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 530 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 530 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 151 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Mount St Joseph School GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Harper Green School HARPER GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 1,020 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.