Broxton Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3TG 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 Broxton Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3TH, BL3 3TQ, BL3 3TB, BL3 3TF, BL3 3TA, BL3 3TD, BL3 3TE, BL3 3RP, BL3 4FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 3TG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.3% | 52.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.7% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 33% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 49.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.3% | 49.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 22.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 9.3% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 12.4% | 7.5% | -4.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 22.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 14% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 80.3% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 97.8% | 89.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 89% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broxton Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Broxton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-08-27 | £197,463 |
| 4 Broxton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2025-05-09 | £245,663 |
| 7 Broxton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-10-04 | £146,907 |
| 2 Broxton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-02-28 | £199,604 |
| 37 Broxton Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-08-25 | £219,647 |
BL3 3TG 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,446 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 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede CofE Primary School, Morris Green Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Infant School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Junior School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 681 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 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,483 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 | 174 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 255 St Helens Road | 242 yd | |
| Desi Brunch | 211 St Helens Road | 360 yd | |
| Julie's | 432 St Helens Road | 430 yd | |
| Cafe Chico | 185 St Helens Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 572 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 586 yd | |
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 637 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 913 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machos | 250 St Helens Road | 193 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 231 yd | |
| Butt Karahi | 230 St Helens Road | 284 yd | |
| Siraj Curry House | Dhokia Place, 202 St Helens Road | 299 yd | |
| K2 Morris Green Chippy | K2 Morris Green Chippy, 33-33a Morris Green Lane | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 284 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 893 yd | |
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 896 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 997 yd | |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.