Woodvale Drive is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3HE 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 Woodvale Drive, Bolton, BL3 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3HT, BL3 3HJ, BL3 3HF, BL3 3HQ, BL3 3BQ, BL3 3HL, BL3 3BG, BL3 3HS, BL3 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% | 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 area around BL3 3HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 44.7% | 42.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 40.9% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.4% | 51.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 26.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 3HE this area, 37.9% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.3% | 13.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.6% 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% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 4% | 10.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 68.4% | 41.6% | -26.8% | 81.4% | -39.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 1.6% | 11.7% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 80.9% | 64.4% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 21.6% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 64.9% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 21% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Muslim | 51.4% | 6.5% | 44.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodvale Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Woodvale Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2015-12-11 | £144,769 |
| 13 Woodvale Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £15,400 | 2003-11-24 | £42,581 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 3HE 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 | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essa Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Edge Primary School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HP | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Academy Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede CofE Primary School, Morris Green Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Leadership Academy Bolton | Kings Leadership Academy Bolton, Lever Edge Lane | 263 yd | |
| Essa Primary | Essa Academy, Lever Edge Lane | 327 yd | |
| Great Lever Children's Nursery | Great Lever Childrens Centre, Leonard Street | 662 yd | |
| St Bede's Community Room | Normanby Street | 776 yd | |
| Taste | Olive Tree Primary School, Adelaide Street | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 502 yd | |
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 638 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 792 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicky's Chicken & Shakes | 38 Higher Swan Lane | 574 yd | |
| K2 Morris Green Chippy | K2 Morris Green Chippy, 33-33a Morris Green Lane | 753 yd | |
| BURGERIZE | Unit 14, Sunnyside Mill, Adelaide Street | 777 yd | |
| Cugini Pizza | Swan Lane Mill, Higher Swan Lane | 793 yd | |
| Siraj Curry House | Dhokia Place, 202 St Helens Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 306 yd | |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Great Lever And Farnworth Golf Club PLODDER LANE | golf | 627 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 850 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.