Carnoustie is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4TF is located in the Hulton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carnoustie, Bolton, BL3 4TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4TN, BL3 4TH, BL3 4TG, BL3 4UW, BL3 4XX, BL3 4UU, BL3 4XL, BL3 4TL, BL3 4TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 4TF 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 | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 37.3% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 45.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 58% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 27.5% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 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 | 10.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 35.9% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 16.8% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.6% | 66% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 87.9% | 85.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 85.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.2% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnoustie 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 -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Carnoustie, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-02-12 | £192,102 |
| 31 Carnoustie, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,500 | 2024-09-27 | £172,271 |
| 20 Carnoustie, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-03-15 | £189,805 |
| 4 Carnoustie, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-03-05 | £209,440 |
| 5 Carnoustie, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2020-11-20 | £202,685 |
BL3 4TF 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,188 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 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Academy Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Wendover Drive , Ladybridge BL3 4RX | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School Broadford Road , Deane BL3 4NB | 2out of 4 | 1,384 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 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 2,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 3,093 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 | 949 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 996 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 | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 2,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen | Park Cakes, Bella Street | 145 yd | |
| Sutton Estate Community Centre | Addington Road | 399 yd | |
| Julie's | 432 St Helens Road | 630 yd | |
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 681 yd | |
| Bolton Garden Centre | Bolton Garden Centre, Wigan Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pigeons | 818-820 Wigan Road | 645 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 1,047 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 1,093 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulton Fish Bar | 412 Hulton Lane | 394 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 418 Hulton Lane | 394 yd | |
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 640 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 779 yd | |
| Imperial kitchen | 242 Deane Church Lane | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 803 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 828 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 972 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.