Hulton Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4LA 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 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4LF, BL3 4TL, BL3 4LG, BL3 4LD, BL3 4LH, BL3 4LQ, BL3 4TH, BL3 4LB, BL3 4TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 4LA 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 | 47.6% | 50.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.4% | -3.0% | 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 vicinity of BL3 4LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 28.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 59.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 4.3% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.6% | 53.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 29.4% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 21.9% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 29.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.9% | 22.9% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 19.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 9% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 78.4% | 53.9% | -24.5% | 81.4% | -27.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 92.2% | 81% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 11.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 81% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 31.1% | 6.5% | 24.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
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 risen by about 12.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2021-08-06 | £231,009 |
| 340 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2021-03-05 | £269,655 |
| 306 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2019-10-18 | £232,769 |
| 344 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-07-05 | £147,599 |
| 318 Hulton Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2016-12-08 | £212,040 |
BL3 4LA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Academy Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 2,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,908 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 | 1,108 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 | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie's | 432 St Helens Road | 379 yd | |
| Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen | Park Cakes, Bella Street | 401 yd | |
| Sutton Estate Community Centre | Addington Road | 598 yd | |
| Shama Nazara | 284 St Helens Road | 734 yd | |
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pigeons | 818-820 Wigan Road | 896 yd | |
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 941 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 1,056 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 1,057 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulton Fish Bar | 412 Hulton Lane | 278 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 418 Hulton Lane | 278 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 522 yd | |
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 729 yd | |
| Machos | 250 St Helens Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 831 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 864 yd | |
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 873 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 881 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.