Mason Gardens is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 5DE is located in the Queens Park & Central 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 Mason Gardens, Bolton, BL3 5DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 5DF, BL3 5DG, BL3 5DD, BL3 5DU, BL3 5AG, BL3 5DR, BL3 5DZ, BL1 4TR, BL3 5DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 5DE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 55.2% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 44.8% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 34.4% | 38.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 51.4% | 61.8% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 23.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 5DE this area, 33.8% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 33.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 17.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.4% 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 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 47.3% | 34.7% | -12.6% | 3.1% | 31.6% |
| Pakistani | 14% | 21% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 18.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 25% | 24.5% | 1.6% | 23.4% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 17.3% | 2.4% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -79.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 42.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 5.3% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 46.3% | 15.0% | 5.6% | 40.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 43.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 21.6% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 26.4% | 18.6% | 2.9% | 23.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.9% | 1.6% | -26.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 27.3% | 1.2% | 26.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 3.8% | 46.2% | -42.4% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 84.4% | 6.5% | 77.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mason Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mason Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2009-12-21 | £66,754 |
| 7 Mason Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2006-12-15 | £155,148 |
| 8 Mason Gardens, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-11-24 | £142,785 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 5DE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,167 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 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 534 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 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 975 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 | 168 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,294 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 | 4,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,191 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 | 84 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 222 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| A.CofE Project Accessing and Continuing Education , Hanover Street BL1 4TG | - not rated | 368 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 545 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 784 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UOB Services Ltd (Brooklands Cafe) | National Centre For Motorsport, Deane Road | 60 yd | |
| Signature Training Restaurant | Bolton Community College, Deane Road | 115 yd | |
| Steaks on a Plane | Salisbury Street | 212 yd | |
| Quest (A Church of England Schools Trust company number 09306360) | (The Stoller Building), 85 Deane Road | 215 yd | |
| Naz Balti Kebab House | 131 Deane Road | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 360 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 196 Deane Road | 401 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens | Hen And Chickens, 143 Deansgate | 564 yd | |
| Gilnow Arms | 258 Deane Road | 597 yd | |
| The Griffin | 43-45 Great Moor Street | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocoberry | 114 Deane Road | 165 yd | |
| Starlight | 136 Deane Road | 228 yd | |
| Rice 'n Three | 152 Deane Road | 257 yd | |
| Thai Noodles and Rice Street Food | R/O College Way 98, Derby Street | 321 yd | |
| Monkey Express | 35 Derby Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 391 yd | |
| Aldi | Trinity Street | 575 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Trinity Street | 624 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 689 yd | |
| Morrisons Dawes Service Station | Blackhorse Street | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton College DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 116 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Queens Park Playing Fields SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Ymca (Bolton) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Classic World Of Fitness (Bolton) (Closed) Mawdsley Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 820 yd |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 885 yd | |
| The Victoria Hall VICTORIA HALL VICTORIA HALL KNOWSLEY STREET | 914 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.