Gainsborough Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3LN is located in the Hulton 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 Gainsborough Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3LL, BL3 3LW, BL3 3LS, BL3 3LR, BL3 3TL, BL3 3LJ, BL3 3LT, BL3 3LP, BL3 3JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 3LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.2% | 52.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 40.8% | 39.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 44.9% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 51.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.4% | 23.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 11.8% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 28.5% | 16.7% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 13% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 67.2% | -24.1% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 81.6% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 81.1% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Gainsborough Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-12-18 | £163,104 |
| 17 Gainsborough Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-05-24 | £198,338 |
| 19 Gainsborough Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-09-30 | £170,223 |
| 12 Gainsborough Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-02-21 | £213,177 |
| 11 Gainsborough Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2019-05-31 | £148,131 |
BL3 3LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede Academy Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 81 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede CofE Primary School, Morris Green Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 81 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Infant School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 81 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Junior School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 81 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 553 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,209 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 | 586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious | 255 St Helens Road | 241 yd | |
| St Bede's Community Room | Normanby Street | 248 yd | |
| Shama Nazara | 284 St Helens Road | 269 yd | |
| Desi Brunch | 211 St Helens Road | 350 yd | |
| Cafe Chico | 185 St Helens Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 174 yd | |
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 251 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 584 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Morris Green Chippy | K2 Morris Green Chippy, 33-33a Morris Green Lane | 135 yd | |
| Machos | 250 St Helens Road | 275 yd | |
| Siraj Curry House | Dhokia Place, 202 St Helens Road | 334 yd | |
| Butt Karahi | 230 St Helens Road | 347 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 347 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 578 yd | |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.