Gilnow Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 5EL 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 Gilnow Lane, Bolton, BL3 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 5HP, BL3 5HH, BL3 5EY, BL3 5JA, BL3 5NS, BL3 5JG, BL3 5JQ, BL3 5HN, BL3 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 5EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.1% | 53.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 5EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 34.4% | 34.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 54.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 52.7% | 52.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 30% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5EL this area, 35.5% 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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 35.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 21.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 13.5% | 5% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.8% 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 | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 48.4% | 42% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 38.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 14.8% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 20.1% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 12.4% | 5.8% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -75.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 48.4% 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 | 53.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 16.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 13.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.1% | 26.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.7% 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% | 48.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 26.7% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 14.4% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 6.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 3.3% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.1% | 37.2% | -34.1% |
| Christian | 9.4% | 46.2% | -36.8% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 76.5% | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilnow Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Gilnow Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-05-24 | £141,783 |
| 7 Gilnow Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-10-27 | £115,887 |
| 3 Gilnow Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2020-12-10 | £165,840 |
| 21 Gilnow Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2017-02-08 | £95,372 |
| 23 Gilnow Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2016-06-03 | £76,994 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 5EL 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 | 75 |
| Looking after home or family | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 28 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,501 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 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | - not rated | 848 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 | 848 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 524 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,053 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 | 514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,271 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 | 4,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,787 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 | 666 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 781 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| A.CofE Project Accessing and Continuing Education , Hanover Street BL1 4TG | - not rated | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 948 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xhale | The Bunker, Gilnow Lane | 1 yd | |
| Pamir Afghan Grill | 272 Deane Road | 93 yd | |
| zamzam pizza and grill | 270 Deane Road | 93 yd | |
| Sapsal Limited | The Bunker, Gilnow Lane | 152 yd | |
| Chai Chowk | Unit 4, Gilnow Lane | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilnow Arms | 258 Deane Road | 93 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 196 Deane Road | 252 yd | |
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Bs | Unit 14, Pocket Workshops, Washington Street | 21 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 264 Deane Road | 93 yd | |
| Dirty fries | Unit 4, Middlebrook Mill, Gilnow Lane | 158 yd | |
| Crazy Munch | 278 Deane Road | 180 yd | |
| Mash's Peri-Peri Chicken | 204 Deane Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Haslam Park Service Station, Wigan Road | 518 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Playing Fields SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Bolton College DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 821 yd | |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Bolton Lads & Girls Club Spa Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Bolton School CHORLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bolton) CHORLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,021 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.