Crescent Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2JR 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 Crescent Road, Bolton, BL3 2JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2HB, BL3 2LQ, BL3 2HG, BL3 2HQ, BL3 2JS, BL3 2JN, BL3 2JP, BL3 2HD, BL3 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 2JR 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 2JR 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 Crescent 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 - 108 Crescent Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-11-12 | £89,437 |
| 114 Crescent Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-12-04 | £159,456 |
| 104 Crescent Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2006-04-20 | £144,228 |
| 100 Crescent Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2004-11-26 | £124,169 |
| 106 Crescent Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £34,500 | 2000-07-20 | £175,190 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 2JR 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 | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,911 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 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | - not rated | 439 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | - not rated | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 935 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 | 1,113 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 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 5,058 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 | 4,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 242 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 403 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 252 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Cafe) | Unit 1a And 1b, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 471 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 318 Manchester Road | 471 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 485 yd | |
| Southfields | 19 Green Lane | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 497 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 801 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 124 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 343 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 343 yd | |
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 452 yd | |
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 416 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 475 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 561 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 783 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 699 yd |
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.