St Helens Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3QA 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 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3PZ, BL3 3QB, BL3 3LY, BL3 3LX, BL3 3TA, BL3 4EB, BL3 3LT, BL3 3TD, BL3 3JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 3QA is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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% | 46.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 53.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 49.7% | 38.2% | -11.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 45% | 12.7% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 50.6% | 54.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 26.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 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 3QA this area, 37.7% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 37.7% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.1% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 71.9% | 44.1% | -27.8% | 81.4% | -37.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 48.3% | -31.8% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 18.3% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 22% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 48.8% | -30.9% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 14.5% | 11.0% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.5% | 76.7% | -25.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 35.7% | 6.5% | 29.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Helens Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 St Helens Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2020-12-09 | £177,036 |
| 257 St Helens Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-09-25 | £682,045 |
| 249 St Helens Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-08-20 | £91,740 |
| 273 St Helens Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2017-11-29 | £155,368 |
| 255 St Helens Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-09-09 | £91,416 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,207 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 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede CofE Primary School, Morris Green Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Infant School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 316 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Junior School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community 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 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,706 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 | 691 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,713 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 | 2 yd | |
| Shama Nazara | 284 St Helens Road | 72 yd | |
| Desi Brunch | 211 St Helens Road | 168 yd | |
| Cafe Chico | 185 St Helens Road | 301 yd | |
| St Bede's Community Room | Normanby Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 407 yd | |
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 413 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 427 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 861 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machos | 250 St Helens Road | 50 yd | |
| Siraj Curry House | Dhokia Place, 202 St Helens Road | 120 yd | |
| Butt Karahi | 230 St Helens Road | 124 yd | |
| K2 Morris Green Chippy | K2 Morris Green Chippy, 33-33a Morris Green Lane | 157 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 124 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 77 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 803 yd | |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.