Chip Hill Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4JX 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 Chip Hill Road, Bolton, BL3 4JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4JP, BL3 4JT, BL3 4JU, BL3 4SW, BL3 4QN, BL3 4SN, BL3 4QR, BL3 4JS, BL3 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 4JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53% | 49.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL3 4JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 47.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 40.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 53.2% | 14.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 28.2% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 24.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 22.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 13.3% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 83.9% | 57% | -26.9% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 89.1% | 74.8% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 13.1% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 75% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.2% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 28.1% | 6.5% | 21.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chip Hill Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Chip Hill Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-01-27 | £163,552 |
| 7 Chip Hill Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-29 | £201,750 |
| 47 Chip Hill Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-08-28 | £233,913 |
| 21 Chip Hill Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2018-08-10 | £154,468 |
| 33 Chip Hill Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-05-11 | £204,503 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 4JX 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,450 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 | 261 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 2out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,076 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 | 505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,454 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 | 2,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 572 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Mount St Joseph's Convent , Willows Lane BL3 4HE | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 206 yd | |
| Sutton Estate Community Centre | Addington Road | 293 yd | |
| Trufflez | 382 Wigan Road | 346 yd | |
| Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen | Park Cakes, Bella Street | 474 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 563 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 618 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 644 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 644 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | 818-820 Wigan Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 163 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 581 yd | |
| Smashville | Unit 3C, Horsfield Street | 592 yd | |
| Bangla Kitchen | 294 Wigan Road | 629 yd | |
| Imperial kitchen | 242 Deane Church Lane | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 319 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 339 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 401 yd | |
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 619 yd |
| Ladybridge Community Centre LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE BEAUMONT DRIVE | 1,051 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.