Rudford Gardens is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 2UD is located in the Great Lever electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rudford Gardens, Bolton, BL3 2UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 2DQ, BL3 2UB, BL3 2TG, BL3 2DG, BL3 2TF, BL3 6QX, BL3 2DF, BL3 3DJ, BL3 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 2UD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 55.5% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 44.5% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 35.6% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 46.9% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.8% | 46.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 2UD this area, 31.8% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 31.8% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 13.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 22% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 23.4% | 38.1% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 35.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 48.6% | 33.2% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 63.6% | 55.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.8% | 28.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 55.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 19.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 7.5% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 11.2% | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 52.3% | 6.5% | 45.8% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rudford Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rudford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,500 | 2024-01-23 | £183,191 |
| 7 Rudford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2023-11-09 | £139,868 |
| 5 Rudford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-07-06 | £198,460 |
| 2 Rudford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2012-10-30 | £139,206 |
| 3 Rudford Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,250 | 2012-08-10 | £163,224 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 2UD 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | - not rated | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | - not rated | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 1,211 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 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,730 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 | 4,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 903 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birtenshaw College Freya House - Viking Street , BL3 2RR | - not rated | 997 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbs | 289 Lever Street | 307 yd | |
| Lever Street Cafe | Grecian Mills, Lever Street | 417 yd | |
| Great Lever Children's Nursery | Great Lever Childrens Centre, Leonard Street | 539 yd | |
| Southfields | 19 Green Lane | 613 yd | |
| Mellors Catering Services | Ss Simon And Jude C Of E Primary School, Newport Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 570 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 595 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 624 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 882 yd | |
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino's | 193 Rishton Lane | 240 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 191 Rishton Lane | 240 yd | |
| La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar | 285 Lever Street | 379 yd | |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd | 46 Walker Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Taste | 58 High Street | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Trinity Street | 953 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 1,046 yd | |
| Aldi | Trinity Street | 1,064 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 513 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 884 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.