Doyle Road is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4SA is located in the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Doyle Road, Bolton, BL3 4SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4SD, BL3 4RJ, BL3 4SB, BL3 4RL, BL3 4RR, BL3 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 4SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.2% | -1.9% | 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 area around BL3 4SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 33.6% | 42.7% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 36.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 18% | 13.7% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 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 | 44.3% | 39.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 24.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 15.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.2% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 18.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 78.7% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 94.4% | 84.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 84.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doyle 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Doyle Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-12 | £172,254 |
| 22 Doyle Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-12-08 | £69,042 |
| 61 Doyle Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,250 | 2020-10-14 | £145,267 |
| 39 Doyle Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-05-29 | £226,754 |
| 5 Doyle Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2019-11-14 | £197,218 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary School Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 2out of 4 | 1,564 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 | 1,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,970 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 | 1,119 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 2,120 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 2,827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemon Tree | 2 Lock Lane | 206 yd | |
| Bolton Garden Centre | Bolton Garden Centre, Wigan Road | 433 yd | |
| Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen | Park Cakes, Bella Street | 842 yd | |
| Sutton Estate Community Centre | Addington Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pigeons | 818-820 Wigan Road | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.