Shepley Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 5LZ 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 Shepley Avenue, Bolton, BL3 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 5LY, BL3 5NB, BL3 5LX, BL3 5NA, BL3 4BY, BL3 5LU, BL3 5PF, BL3 5LF, BL3 6LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 5LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 38.5% | 39% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 47.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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% | 49.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 30.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 27.2% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 16.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 28.3% | 16.8% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.3% 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 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 23.2% | 19.3% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 16.2% |
| Pakistani | 15.3% | 21.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 15.3% | 12.0% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 37.1% | 24.3% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -57.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 63.5% | 57.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 20.6% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 57.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 20.2% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 4.2% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 58.3% | 6.5% | 51.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shepley Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-06-18 | £112,748 |
| 50 Shepley Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-02-16 | £144,391 |
| 27 Shepley Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2021-11-22 | £75,281 |
| 6 Shepley Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-07-26 | £107,476 |
| 37 Shepley Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2011-02-07 | £89,067 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 5LZ 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 4,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunning Hill Primary School Goldsmith Street , BL3 6TR | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton Adelaide Street , Daubhill BL3 3NY | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | - not rated | 546 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 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 586 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 796 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,502 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 | 790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,810 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 | 5,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Premier Training Youth Workshop , Stanley Street South BL3 5BL | - not rated | 954 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 973 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillsters | 350 Derby Street | 343 yd | |
| Fauji foods point | 24 Howcroft Street | 348 yd | |
| Mana's | 377 Deane Road | 364 yd | |
| Habesha | 293 Deane Road | 370 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 6-8 St Helens Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilnow Arms | 258 Deane Road | 485 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 196 Deane Road | 594 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 636 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 697 yd | |
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombai Bites | 390 Derby Street | 343 yd | |
| Koolios Fried Chicken | 356 Derby Street | 343 yd | |
| Reel Fish and Chips | 379 Deane Road | 364 yd | |
| Kurdish World's Freshest Tandoori Naan | 14 St Helens Road | 377 yd | |
| Flippin' burgers | 10 St Helens Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Haslam Park Service Station, Wigan Road | 392 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 897 yd | |
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 480 yd | |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 956 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Bolton College DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,047 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.