Kearsley Drive is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2PG 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 Kearsley Drive, Bolton, BL3 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2BF, BL3 2PQ, BL3 2NL, BL3 2PH, BL3 2NF, BL3 2NA, BL3 2QN, BL3 2PF, BL3 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 2PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 50.4% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 56.4% | 49.6% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 44.8% | 34.4% | -10.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 55.3% | 18.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 45.8% | 54.1% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2PG this area, 42.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 42.2% | 17.3% | 18.2% | 24.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 19.6% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 22.3% | 67.8% | 45.5% | 2.7% | 65.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 54.4% | 13.3% | -41.1% | 81.4% | -68.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 50.5% 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% | 50.5% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 41% | 24.2% | 5.6% | 35.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 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% | 50.5% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 14.8% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 13.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 8.5% | 0.4% | 8.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 21.9% | 1.2% | 20.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 8.2% | 46.2% | -38.0% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 76.4% | 6.5% | 69.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kearsley Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Kearsley Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-08-25 | £174,761 |
| 3 Kearsley Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-02-22 | £263,527 |
| 25 Kearsley Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-03-04 | £140,114 |
| 15 Kearsley Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2015-03-27 | £249,258 |
| 1 Kearsley Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2012-03-05 | £215,178 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 2PG 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Other | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| 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 | 1,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,978 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 | 140 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 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | - not rated | 946 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Devon Street , Farnworth BL4 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,328 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 , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 1,125 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 1,935 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 | 2,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,650 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 | 4,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,083 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 | 750 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 1,685 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 | 71 yd | |
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 508 yd | |
| The Peppermill Cafe | 172B Campbell Street | 872 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 904 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 318 Manchester Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 387 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 4-6 Egerton Street | 953 yd | |
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 953 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 962 yd | |
| The Gatehouse | The Gatehouse, Egerton Mill, Cawdor Street | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 407 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 407 yd | |
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 432 yd | |
| Shaam Pizza Place | 2 Lowther Street | 543 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 510 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 712 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Bolton Indians Sports Club HACKEN LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Hacken Lane Multi Sports Facility BOLTON LADS CLUB BOLTON LADS CLUB HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Bolton Textile Mill Bolton Textile Mill Cawdor Street | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Farnworth Cricket And Bowling Club LAVENDER ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,001 yd |
| No-Body'S Perfect (Ladies Only) (Closed) Egerton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,022 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 | 255 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.