Aldred Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3QZ 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 Aldred Street, Bolton, BL3 3QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3PG, BL3 3LU, BL3 3QY, BL3 3LP, BL3 3RD, BL3 3TL, BL3 3RP, BL3 3QD, BL3 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 3QZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 49.8% | 52.9% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.1% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 33.5% | 39.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 32% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 20.7% | 16.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 7.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 46.5% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 23.7% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 15.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around BL3 3QZ this area, 32% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 32% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 11.8% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.4% | 69.1% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 91.8% | 77.6% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 77.6% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldred Street was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3339.1% higher than the Hulton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aldred Street has the highest crime rate of 3 local areas in Hulton and the 3rd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aldred Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £62,995 | 2004-07-30 | £148,690 |
| 5 Aldred Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £25,500 | 2001-08-30 | £114,285 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,251 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 | 272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede CofE Primary School, Morris Green Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Infant School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Junior School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 644 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 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,346 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 | 771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,902 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 | 678 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 949 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shama Nazara | 284 St Helens Road | 192 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 255 St Helens Road | 226 yd | |
| St Bede's Community Room | Normanby Street | 280 yd | |
| Julie's | 432 St Helens Road | 353 yd | |
| Desi Brunch | 211 St Helens Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 318 yd | |
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 454 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 651 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 147 yd | |
| Machos | 250 St Helens Road | 220 yd | |
| K2 Morris Green Chippy | K2 Morris Green Chippy, 33-33a Morris Green Lane | 260 yd | |
| Siraj Curry House | Dhokia Place, 202 St Helens Road | 345 yd | |
| Butt Karahi | 230 St Helens Road | 347 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 | 277 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 751 yd | |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 870 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 | 140 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.