Manchester Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2QN 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 Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2PF, BL3 2PE, BL3 2NQ, BL3 2PQ, BL3 2NU, BL3 2PG, BL3 2BF, BL3 2NL, BL3 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 2QN 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 2QN, 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 Manchester 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 risen by about 20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serco Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,700,000 | 2018-04-03 | £8,169,739 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,653 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 | 419 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 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,444 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 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 2,187 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 | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,290 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 | 3,970 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 | 819 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 184 yd | |
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 327 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 318 Manchester Road | 740 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Cafe) | Unit 1a And 1b, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 740 yd | |
| Nevada Roller Rink | Burnden Sports Complex, Croft Lane | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 190 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 890 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 276 Radcliffe Road | 958 yd | |
| Farnworth Cricket & Bowling Club | Lavender Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 231 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippery | 214 Crescent Road | 340 yd | |
| Grill 2 Thrill | 216 Crescent Road | 340 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 438 yd | |
| Amanda's Pit Stop (PK07 VWS) | Raikes Lane Industrial Estate, Raikes Lane | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 309 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 516 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Indians Sports Club HACKEN LANE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Bolton Cricket Club BISHOPS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Doe Hey Playing Fields CAWDOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Hacken Lane Multi Sports Facility BOLTON LADS CLUB BOLTON LADS CLUB HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.