Platt Hill Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4JR 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 Platt Hill Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4JS, BL3 4QJ, BL3 4QL, BL3 4JN, BL3 4JW, BL3 4QH, BL3 4JT, BL3 4JD, BL3 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 4JR, 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 | 50.6% | 52.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.7% | -1.7% | 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 | 41.1% | 36.9% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 47.2% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 29.7% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 4JR this area, 33% 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 33% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 16.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 74% | 38.4% | -35.6% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 1.6% | 19.3% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 86.7% | 56.9% | -29.8% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 30.8% | 23.7% | 5.6% | 25.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 57% | -29.7% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 22.4% | 20.1% | 2.2% | 20.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 5.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 51.1% | 6.5% | 44.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Platt Hill Avenue 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 -7.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Platt Hill Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-15 | £161,279 |
| 54 Platt Hill Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £194,400 | 2022-02-18 | £229,589 |
| 12 Platt Hill Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-03-19 | £130,900 |
| 44 Platt Hill Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-03-16 | £158,050 |
| 15 Platt Hill Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-05-26 | £154,879 |
BL3 4JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 4JR 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 | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,505 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 | 85 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 2out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,264 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 | 2,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 572 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Mount St Joseph's Convent , Willows Lane BL3 4HE | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,980 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 | 131 yd | |
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 195 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 334 yd | |
| K's Grill | 331 Wigan Road | 351 yd | |
| Sam Snax | 330a Deane Church Lane | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 333 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 409 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 409 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 419 yd | |
| Beaumont Arms | The Beaumont Arms, Armadale Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 187 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 351 yd | |
| Smashville | Unit 3C, Horsfield Street | 355 yd | |
| Bangla Kitchen | 294 Wigan Road | 396 yd | |
| Imperial kitchen | 242 Deane Church Lane | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 94 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 128 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 164 yd | |
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 421 yd |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Ladybridge Community Centre LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE BEAUMONT DRIVE | 982 yd | |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.