Armadale Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4PY 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 Armadale Road, Bolton, BL3 4PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4QA, BL3 4QD, BL3 4QB, BL3 4NN, BL3 4NZ, BL3 4QF, BL3 4NX, BL3 4NW, BL3 4NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 4PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 54.4% | 53.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 4PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 18.1% | 19.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 64.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 51.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 33.2% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.7% | 18% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 37.8% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 23.5% | 22.4% | 2.7% | 20.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.3% | 55.9% | -20.4% | 81.4% | -25.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 85.8% | 79.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 14.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 79.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.5% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 39.5% | 6.5% | 33.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armadale Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Armadale Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-02-24 | £283,732 |
| 73 Armadale Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-08-09 | £356,498 |
| 75 Armadale Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £141,320 | 2002-07-19 | £471,213 |
| 77 Armadale Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £66,700 | 1997-04-02 | £331,041 |
BL3 4PY 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 retired residents living in BL3 4PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,188 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 | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,079 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 | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 2,290 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 613 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagan Restaurant | 2 Broadgate | 405 yd | |
| Trufflez | 382 Wigan Road | 709 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 771 yd | |
| K's Grill | 331 Wigan Road | 776 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 272-276 Wigan Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Arms | The Beaumont Arms, Armadale Road | 389 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 427 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 577 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 729 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smashville | Unit 3C, Horsfield Street | 681 yd | |
| Bangla Kitchen | 294 Wigan Road | 756 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 776 yd | |
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 711 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 722 yd | |
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 426 yd |
| Ladybridge Community Centre LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE BEAUMONT DRIVE | 498 yd | |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Beaumont Primary School WENDOVER DRIVE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Ladybridge Lane PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON PLAYING FIELDS AND PREMISES ON LADYBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.