Manchester Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2RY 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 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2QP, BL3 2RU, BL3 2RQ, BL3 2QX, BL3 2QS, BL3 2RX, BL3 2RT, BL3 2QU, BL3 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 2RY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 45% | 42.4% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 45% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 46.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2RY this area, 38.2% 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 38.2% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 15% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 14.1% | 3.9% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 25.8% | 37.2% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 34.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 46.9% | 34% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -47.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 64.7% | 53.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 26.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 53.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 23.1% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 5.5% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 51.4% | 6.5% | 44.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
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 fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lythgoe Motors Ltd Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £78,750 | 2004-12-10 | £158,378 |
BL3 2RY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 2RY 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon and Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | - not rated | 808 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | - not rated | 1,119 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 | 1,484 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 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,844 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,873 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 | 3,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,687 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 | 142 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Community Manchester Road , Manchester Road Campus BL2 1ER | - not rated | 892 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 318 Manchester Road | 143 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Cafe) | Unit 1a And 1b, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 143 yd | |
| Nevada Roller Rink | Burnden Sports Complex, Croft Lane | 311 yd | |
| Social Mess | 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road | 320 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 91 Lever Street | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 435 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 827 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 986 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 276 Radcliffe Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 298 yd | |
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 380 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 428 yd | |
| Flower Takeaway | 175 Crescent Road | 429 yd | |
| Amanda's Pit Stop (PK07 VWS) | Raikes Lane Industrial Estate, Raikes Lane | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 148 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 252 yd | |
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 299 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 534 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 318 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 890 yd |
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,007 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.