Chilham Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3QX 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 Chilham Street, Bolton, BL3 3QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3GY, BL3 3QU, BL3 3RH, BL3 3RD, BL3 3QF, BL3 3QY, BL3 3QD, BL3 3QE, BL3 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 3QX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 54.2% | 49.7% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.3% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 34.7% | 34.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 51.6% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.1% | 23.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 29.8% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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 | 4.8% | 18% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 14.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.7% | 65.3% | -22.4% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 95.2% | 84.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 10.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 84.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilham Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Chilham Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2025-02-13 | £171,204 |
| 25 Chilham Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-04-22 | £262,179 |
| 6 Chilham Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-12 | £160,050 |
| 32 Chilham Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2022-06-10 | £160,605 |
| 10 Chilham Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-11-19 | £167,501 |
BL3 3QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3QX 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,259 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 |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 516 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 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,480 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 | 760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 5,053 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 | 683 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,765 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Community Room | Normanby Street | 193 yd | |
| Julie's | 432 St Helens Road | 269 yd | |
| Shama Nazara | 284 St Helens Road | 350 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 255 St Helens Road | 383 yd | |
| Desi Brunch | 211 St Helens Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 307 yd | |
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 519 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 182 yd | |
| Machos | 250 St Helens Road | 379 yd | |
| K2 Morris Green Chippy | K2 Morris Green Chippy, 33-33a Morris Green Lane | 385 yd | |
| Siraj Curry House | Dhokia Place, 202 St Helens Road | 503 yd | |
| Butt Karahi | 230 St Helens Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 723 yd | |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.