Linnyshaw Close is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 4WF 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 4WF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 4WE, BL3 4WG, BL3 4WH, BL3 4WJ, BL3 4JY, BL3 4UZ, 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 4WF 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

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 Heathfield Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2023-12-11 | £83,566 |
| Apartment 1 Heathfield Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-11-17 | £100,535 |
| Apartment 2 Heathfield Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-09-15 | £89,284 |
| Apartment 6 Heathfield Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-08-18 | £97,028 |
| Apartment 5 Heathfield Court Linnyshaw Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-08-11 | £89,646 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 4WF 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 431 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Primary School Henniker Road , BL3 3TP | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 2,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,655 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 Mount St Joseph's Convent , Willows Lane BL3 4HE | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 842 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 5DH | - not rated | 2,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukka Fried Chicken Dessert Bolton | 502 Wigan Road | 452 yd | |
| Trufflez | 382 Wigan Road | 487 yd | |
| Sutton Estate Community Centre | Addington Road | 497 yd | |
| Park Cake Bakeries Staff Canteen | Park Cakes, Bella Street | 526 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 659 yd | |
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 659 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 664 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 774 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | 818-820 Wigan Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 523 Wigan Road | 413 yd | |
| Imperial kitchen | 242 Deane Church Lane | 500 yd | |
| Rigby Chip Shop | 224 Deane Church Lane | 500 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 584 yd | |
| Bangla Kitchen | 294 Wigan Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 447 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 484 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 492 yd | |
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 775 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Ladybridge High School NEW YORK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.