Stanway Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 5AJ is located in the Rumworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanway Avenue, Bolton, BL3 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 5AH, BL3 5AL, BL3 5AG, BL3 5DL, BL3 5AZ, BL3 5AY, BL3 5DU, BL3 5DW, BL3 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 5AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 5AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 36.7% | 36.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 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 | 42.6% | 49% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around BL3 5AJ this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 36.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 14.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 21.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.8% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.8% 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 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 54.6% | 46.2% | -8.4% | 3.1% | 43.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 15.3% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 16.6% | 7.8% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -73.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 50.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 50.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 18.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.9% | 25.4% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 50.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 27.6% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 11% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 4.4% | -22.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.6% | 37.2% | -32.6% |
| Christian | 8.4% | 46.2% | -37.8% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 70.4% | 6.5% | 63.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanway Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Queens Park & Central 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Stanway Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-16 | £193,146 |
| 15 Stanway Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-05-04 | £166,288 |
| 13 Stanway Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2014-10-13 | £127,305 |
| 5 Stanway Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2013-09-20 | £107,625 |
| 13 Stanway Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 2004-10-18 | £44,620 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 5AJ 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 | 74 |
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Primary School Gibraltar Street , BL3 5HU | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunning Hill Primary School Goldsmith Street , BL3 6TR | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 119 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Training Youth Workshop , Stanley Street South BL3 5BL | - not rated | 281 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 363 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 525 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| A.CofE Project Accessing and Continuing Education , Hanover Street BL1 4TG | - not rated | 647 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 805 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Joe's Limited | 137 Deane Road | 64 yd | |
| Kaspa's Desserts | 139-141 Deane Road | 64 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 147 Deane Road | 64 yd | |
| Naz Balti Kebab House | 131 Deane Road | 64 yd | |
| Quest (A Church of England Schools Trust company number 09306360) | (The Stoller Building), 85 Deane Road | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merkur Slots | 196 Deane Road | 183 yd | |
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 323 yd | |
| Gilnow Arms | 258 Deane Road | 378 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 762 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens | Hen And Chickens, 143 Deansgate | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice 'n Three | 152 Deane Road | 82 yd | |
| Starlight | 136 Deane Road | 84 yd | |
| Chocoberry | 114 Deane Road | 119 yd | |
| Mash's Peri-Peri Chicken | 204 Deane Road | 208 yd | |
| Crunchyz Chicken and Pizza | 216 Deane Road | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 373 yd | |
| Aldi | Trinity Street | 689 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Trinity Street | 692 yd | |
| Tesco | Haslam Park Service Station, Wigan Road | 857 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Bolton College DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Queens Park Playing Fields SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 643 yd | |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 811 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Ymca (Bolton) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,071 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.