Kenmay Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4NU is located in the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenmay Avenue, Bolton, BL3 4NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4PF, BL3 4PA, BL3 4NY, BL3 4NT, BL3 4PE, BL3 4PH, BL3 4NX, BL3 4PD, BL3 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 4NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 19.6% | 22% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 62.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 45.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 22.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 34.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 24.1% | 26.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 23.3% |
| Pakistani | 21.4% | 26.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 23.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 52.5% | 43.8% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 81.6% | 77.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 77.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.9% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 0.7% | -16.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenmay Avenue was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1020.0% higher than the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kenmay Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 11 local areas in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor and the 25th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bolton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kenmay Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-02-28 | £373,238 |
| 6 Kenmay Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-11 | £265,547 |
| 7 Kenmay Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-24 | £418,341 |
| 2 Kenmay Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2015-12-14 | £283,418 |
| 7 Kenmay Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2007-09-26 | £380,479 |
BL3 4NU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL3 4NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 2out of 4 | 204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Primary School Glengarth Drive , Lostock BL6 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,998 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 | 595 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 656 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Mount St Joseph's Convent , Willows Lane BL3 4HE | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagan Restaurant | 2 Broadgate | 202 yd | |
| Trufflez | 382 Wigan Road | 898 yd | |
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 932 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 1,030 yd | |
| K's Grill | 331 Wigan Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Arms | The Beaumont Arms, Armadale Road | 227 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 655 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 824 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 1,002 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smashville | Unit 3C, Horsfield Street | 944 yd | |
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 975 yd | |
| Bangla Kitchen | 294 Wigan Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 898 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 937 yd | |
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Community Centre LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE BEAUMONT DRIVE | 257 yd | |
| Beaumont Primary School WENDOVER DRIVE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 654 yd |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Ladybridge Lane PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON LADYBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.