Ramswell Close is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2NL is located in the Great Lever electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 2010-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ramswell Close, Bolton, BL3 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2NF, BL3 2NA, BL3 2PG, BL3 2LZ, BL3 2BF, BL3 2LY, BL3 2LJ, BL3 2PQ, BL3 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 2NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 51.7% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 56.4% | 48.3% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL3 2NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 58% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 29.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 49.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 20.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 29.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 9% | 0.4% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 7.6% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 22.3% | 21.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 18.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 54.4% | 49.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 71% | 62% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 18.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 61.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 13% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ramswell Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 Lilac Gardens Ramswell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2025-10-31 | £91,659 |
| 207 Lilac Gardens Ramswell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,125 | 2025-09-26 | £88,559 |
| 302 Lilac Gardens Ramswell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2025-09-08 | £84,997 |
| 104 Lilac Gardens Ramswell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-07-11 | £94,721 |
| 110 Lilac Gardens Ramswell Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-02-07 | £84,420 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | - not rated | 864 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Devon Street , Farnworth BL4 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plodder Lane Primary School Plodder Lane , Farnworth BL4 0DA | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,006 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 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 3out of 4 | 1,923 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 | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,546 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 | 4,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,190 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 | 756 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 799 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 1,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants | Mcdonalds, Manchester Road | 190 yd | |
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 513 yd | |
| The Peppermill Cafe | 172B Campbell Street | 768 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 813 yd | |
| Southfields | 19 Green Lane | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 448 yd | |
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 842 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 4-6 Egerton Street | 961 yd | |
| The Gatehouse | The Gatehouse, Egerton Mill, Cawdor Street | 977 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 342 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 342 yd | |
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 440 yd | |
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 483 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 555 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 773 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Bolton Indians Sports Club HACKEN LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Hacken Lane Multi Sports Facility BOLTON LADS CLUB BOLTON LADS CLUB HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| No-Body'S Perfect (Ladies Only) (Closed) Egerton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,073 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.