Cobham Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3DY 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 Cobham Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3AL, BL3 3AN, BL3 3DX, BL3 3AW, BL3 3AR, BL3 3AS, BL3 3EA, BL3 3DZ, BL3 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 3DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 33.5% | 32.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 55.7% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 3DY this area, 31.6% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 31.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 21.2% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 14.1% | 3.8% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.1% | 14.8% | -7.3% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 25.4% | 40.7% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 38.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 11.9% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 36.3% | 15.2% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -66.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 63.7% | 57.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 11.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.2% | 25.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 57.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 1.6% | -10.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 4.7% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.8% | 37.2% | -29.4% |
| Christian | 13.8% | 46.2% | -32.4% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 69% | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobham Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Lever 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. 98% 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 Cobham Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-10-07 | £185,000 |
| 3 Cobham Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2022-02-03 | £76,992 |
| 17 Cobham Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-11-04 | £104,340 |
| 17 Cobham Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2010-06-21 | £139,224 |
| 17 Cobham Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2009-07-23 | £84,340 |
BL3 3DY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL3 3DY 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 3DY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Edge Primary School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | - not rated | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | - not rated | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 679 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,900 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 | 5,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 5,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lever Children's Nursery | Great Lever Childrens Centre, Leonard Street | 174 yd | |
| Taste | Olive Tree Primary School, Adelaide Street | 619 yd | |
| Kings Leadership Academy Bolton | Kings Leadership Academy Bolton, Lever Edge Lane | 716 yd | |
| Roccos Desserts | 89 High Street | 788 yd | |
| Cafe Kurdish Limited | 339 Derby Street | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 476 yd | |
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 776 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 921 yd | |
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicky's Chicken & Shakes | 38 Higher Swan Lane | 204 yd | |
| Cugini Pizza | Swan Lane Mill, Higher Swan Lane | 471 yd | |
| MR T’S CHIPPY n GRILL | 498 Bridgeman Street | 605 yd | |
| BURGERIZE | Unit 14, Sunnyside Mill, Adelaide Street | 740 yd | |
| Hajis Pizza and Grill | 23 St Helens Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 822 yd | |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 845 yd | |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Great Lever And Farnworth Golf Club PLODDER LANE | golf | 1,045 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.