Hulton Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4JD 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 Hulton Lane, Bolton, BL3 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4JN, BL3 4JS, BL3 4JH, BL3 4JQ, BL3 4JJ, BL3 4JB, BL3 4JR, BL3 4WJ, BL3 4JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 4JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 40.9% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 43.4% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 53.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 28% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 19.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 20.8% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 18.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 62.5% | 37.9% | -24.6% | 81.4% | -43.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 63.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 63.4% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 13.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 63.4% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15.6% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 47.2% | 6.5% | 40.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hulton Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-18 | £164,233 |
| 82 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-18 | £164,233 |
| 122 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-08-09 | £104,416 |
| 73 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-13 | £153,327 |
| 90 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,700 | 2023-02-24 | £141,691 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 4JD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 255 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,514 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 Mount St Joseph's Convent , Willows Lane BL3 4HE | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 739 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trufflez | 382 Wigan Road | 274 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 323 yd | |
| K's Grill | 331 Wigan Road | 335 yd | |
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 350 yd | |
| Sam Snax | 330a Deane Church Lane | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 409 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 409 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 417 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 545 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | 818-820 Wigan Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 329 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 335 yd | |
| Smashville | Unit 3C, Horsfield Street | 383 yd | |
| Imperial kitchen | 242 Deane Church Lane | 384 yd | |
| Rigby Chip Shop | 224 Deane Church Lane | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 234 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 251 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 275 yd | |
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 546 yd |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 944 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.