Woodland Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2LR 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 Woodland Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2LS, BL3 2LP, BL3 2LX, BL3 2LT, BL3 2LW, BL3 2LU, BL4 7NP, BL3 2LN, BL3 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 2LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 29.8% | 37.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 52.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 45.5% | 55.9% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 40% | 29.6% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19% | 18.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 17.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 30.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 23.1% | 32.8% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 30.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 63.6% | 48.2% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 84% | 77.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 14.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 77.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.6% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 2.3% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 37.7% | 6.5% | 31.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Avenue 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 -47.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Woodland Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2022-12-16 | £317,064 |
| 28 Woodland Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-06-10 | £80,128 |
| 11 Woodland Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-28 | £269,942 |
| 32 Woodland Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-26 | £261,800 |
| Woodland House, 3 Woodland Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2019-10-30 | £385,861 |
BL3 2LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferns Primary Academy Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Devon Street , Farnworth BL4 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Beech Avenue , Farnworth BL4 0BP | 3out of 4 | 1,277 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 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,698 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 | 4,533 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 | 729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 448 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants | Mcdonalds, Manchester Road | 510 yd | |
| Indali kitchen | 36 Egerton Street | 804 yd | |
| AK Grill & Curries | 74 Egerton Street | 804 yd | |
| Jonesy's Juicy Bites | The Gatehouse, Egerton Works, Egerton Street | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 559 yd | |
| The Gatehouse | The Gatehouse, Egerton Mill, Cawdor Street | 692 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 4-6 Egerton Street | 746 yd | |
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 816 yd | |
| Farnworth Masonic Hall | Francis Street | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 561 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 608 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 608 yd | |
| Curry Centre | 68 Egerton Street | 804 yd | |
| ChickWick | 76 Egerton Street | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 389 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| No-Body'S Perfect (Ladies Only) (Closed) Egerton Street | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Harper Green School HARPER GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 882 yd |
| Mount St Joseph School GREENLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Bodywise Ladies Ltd FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB FARNWORTH HEALTH CLUB GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 yd |
| Bolton Indians Sports Club HACKEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.