Northfield Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 5JH 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 Northfield Street, Bolton, BL3 5JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 5JD, BL3 5HN, BL3 5JN, BL3 5NP, BL3 5HH, BL3 5JQ, BL3 5ND, BL3 5JG, BL3 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 5JH is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 52.9% | 45.2% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 54.8% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 5JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 34.5% | 38.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 51.6% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 44.8% | 51.9% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 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 5JH this area, 35.7% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 35.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 16.9% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 12.7% | 5.1% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.3% 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% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 34.5% | 24.6% | -9.9% | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 27.5% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 24.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 13.6% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 35.3% | 19.3% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -62.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 64.2% | 61.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 10.4% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 22.7% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 61.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 23.6% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 1.9% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.4% | 37.2% | -29.8% |
| Christian | 15.6% | 46.2% | -30.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 72.1% | 6.5% | 65.6% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Street 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Club Northfield Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-05 | £207,777 |
| 14 Northfield Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-12-17 | £113,991 |
| 2 Northfield Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2017-01-23 | £171,464 |
| 40 Northfield Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2012-01-09 | £160,406 |
| 36 Northfield Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2009-08-02 | £86,805 |
BL3 5JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 5JH 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 | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Primary School Gibraltar Street , BL3 5HU | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilnow Primary School Gilnow Gardens , BL1 4LG | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Community school | 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 | 696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,049 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,023 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 955 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Thomasson Memorial School Devonshire Road , BL1 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habesha | 293 Deane Road | 75 yd | |
| Pamir Afghan Grill | 272 Deane Road | 195 yd | |
| zamzam pizza and grill | 270 Deane Road | 195 yd | |
| Mana's | 377 Deane Road | 216 yd | |
| Aroma Restaurant | 346 Deane Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilnow Arms | 258 Deane Road | 195 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 196 Deane Road | 359 yd | |
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 773 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 929 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Munch | 278 Deane Road | 126 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 264 Deane Road | 195 yd | |
| Reel Fish and Chips | 379 Deane Road | 216 yd | |
| Ala Pizza | 352 Deane Road | 226 yd | |
| Triple Bs | Unit 14, Pocket Workshops, Washington Street | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Haslam Park Service Station, Wigan Road | 355 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 643 yd | |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Queens Park Playing Fields SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Bolton College DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.