Linnyshaw Close is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4WE is located in the Hulton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, BL3 4WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4WF, BL3 4WG, BL3 4WH, BL3 4JY, BL3 4UZ, BL3 4WJ, BL3 4JJ, BL3 4LE, BL3 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 4WE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.3% | 36.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 45.5% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 48.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 25.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 31.6% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 15.9% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 12.5% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 9.8% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 52.4% | -24.3% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.1% 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% | 79.1% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 79.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 33.6% | 6.5% | 27.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linnyshaw Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hulton 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3 Woodsfold Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2022-11-25 | £48,295 |
| Apartment 4 Woodsfold Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2007-12-20 | £168,844 |
| Apartment 6 Woodsfold Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £137,000 | 2007-12-20 | £170,713 |
| Apartment 3 Woodsfold Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2007-12-20 | £168,844 |
| Apartment 2 Woodsfold Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2007-12-20 | £166,975 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 4WE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | - not rated | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Academy Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 464 yd | |
| Sutton Estate Community Centre | Addington Road | 497 yd | |
| Trufflez | 382 Wigan Road | 502 yd | |
| Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen | Park Cakes, Bella Street | 517 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 675 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 675 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 680 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 790 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | 818-820 Wigan Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 425 yd | |
| Imperial kitchen | 242 Deane Church Lane | 510 yd | |
| Rigby Chip Shop | 224 Deane Church Lane | 510 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 600 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal | 404 St Helens Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 463 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 500 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 508 yd | |
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 791 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.