St Marys Avenue is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 5QW 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 St Marys Avenue, Bolton, BL3 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 5QN, BL3 5QS, BL3 5QQ, BL3 5QR, BL3 5QE, BL3 5QP, BL3 5QZ, BL3 5QX, BL3 5QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 54.5% | 53.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 27.9% | 34.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 38.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 16.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 41.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 5QW this area, 36.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 36.9% | 9.4% | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 8.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 25.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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 | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 21.4% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 18.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 64.6% | 49.3% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 82.5% | 71.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 71.9% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 16.4% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 3.6% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 44.8% | 6.5% | 38.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor 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 similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St Marys Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-05-10 | £241,957 |
| 2 St Marys Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-01-21 | £303,212 |
| 12 St Marys Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2019-09-18 | £358,540 |
| 6 St Marys Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-08-16 | £284,870 |
| 9 St Marys Avenue, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-02-08 | £267,503 |
BL3 5QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5QW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 5,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park Primary School Wigan Road , BL3 5QL | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's RC Primary School Melbourne Road , Deane BL3 5RL | - not rated | 484 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 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Edale Road , Deane BL3 4QP | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandwood Primary School Brandwood Street , BL3 4BG | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,576 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Infant & Nursery School Chorley New Road , Bolton BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Girls' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PB | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha Cha Chai | 272-276 Wigan Road | 292 yd | |
| Sam Snax | 330a Deane Church Lane | 391 yd | |
| K's Grill | 331 Wigan Road | 393 yd | |
| Original Chaat | 351 Wigan Road | 408 yd | |
| Trufflez | 382 Wigan Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vulcan | 10-12 Junction Road | 327 yd | |
| The Qanne Limited | The Queen Anne, 25 Junction Road | 327 yd | |
| Kings Head | 52-54 Junction Road | 466 yd | |
| Deane Golf Club | Broadford Road | 568 yd | |
| Beaumont Arms | The Beaumont Arms, Armadale Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Kitchen | 294 Wigan Road | 344 yd | |
| Smashville | Unit 3C, Horsfield Street | 384 yd | |
| Sou's Takeaway | 359 Wigan Road | 393 yd | |
| Imperial kitchen | 242 Deane Church Lane | 619 yd | |
| Rigby Chip Shop | 224 Deane Church Lane | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Wigan Road | 581 yd | |
| Tesco | Haslam Park Service Station, Wigan Road | 627 yd | |
| Londis (Wigan Rd) | 442 Wigan Road | 669 yd | |
| Co-op | 383 Wigan Road | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Deane Golf Club Ltd BROADFORD ROAD | golf | 567 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 737 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.