Cochrane Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 6BN 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 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cochrane Street, Bolton, BL3 6BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 6NR, BL3 6BU, BL3 2AB, BL3 6ND, BL3 6BS, BL3 6NQ, BL3 6YG, BL3 6BZ, BL3 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 6BN is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 35.9% | 43.2% | 7.3% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 64.1% | 56.8% | -7.3% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL3 6BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 85.1% | 83.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 45.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -34.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 37.3% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 43.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.3% | 37.1% | -7.2% | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 31.7% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 69.1% | 68.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 72.8% | 71.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 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 | 72.8% | 71.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 15.9% | 10.8% | -5.1% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 16.6% | 6.0% | 10.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cochrane Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Lever 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 -17.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1A Cochrane Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £8,750 | 2016-10-25 | £13,330 |
BL3 6BN 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 6BN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 901 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 911 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 | 3,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 693 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 2,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Filling Station | 91 Lever Street | 202 yd | |
| Shop Direct | Shop Direct, Thynne Street | 319 yd | |
| The Para Cafe | The Para Cafe, Thynne Street | 326 yd | |
| Lever Street Cafe | Grecian Mills, Lever Street | 367 yd | |
| Achari Restaurant | 148 Crook Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 188 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 264 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 443 yd | |
| Sweet Green Tavern | 127 Crook Street | 479 yd | |
| The York | 112-114 Newport Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim'z | Unit 3, Coe Street | 164 yd | |
| Ian's Fish & Chips Ltd | 71 Lever Street | 209 yd | |
| Greek Street | Sure Store, Orlando Street | 384 yd | |
| La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar | 285 Lever Street | 477 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Trinity Street | 389 yd | |
| Aldi | Trinity Street | 452 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 462 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 467 yd | |
| Morrisons | Blackhorse Street | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 91 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 590 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 612 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Bolton) (Closed) 135-139 135-139 Bradshawgate | health and fitness suite | 803 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.