Derby Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 6LA 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 6TA, BL3 6PF, BL3 5ES, BL3 5LP, BL3 5LN, BL3 6LF, BL3 6JP, BL3 6SY, BL3 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 6LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 30% | 31.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 56.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50% | 46.5% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 37.1% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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 6LA this area, 33% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 33% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 18.5% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.7% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 58.1% | 48.6% | -9.5% | 3.1% | 45.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.2% | 22.6% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -71.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 56.3% | 44% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.2% | 38.5% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 32.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.3% 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 | 55.8% | 44% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 28.3% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 12% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 8.3% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 12.3% | 1.2% | 11.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.1% | 37.2% | -35.1% |
| Christian | 8.3% | 46.2% | -37.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 85.3% | 6.5% | 78.8% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby 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 -11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 271 Derby Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-01-05 | £465,217 |
| 269 Derby Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-03-19 | £402,592 |
| 275 Derby Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2009-06-17 | £269,931 |
| 259 - 261 Derby Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-07-05 | £319,403 |
| 263 Derby Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2001-06-28 | £229,917 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 6LA 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 | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunning Hill Primary School Goldsmith Street , BL3 6TR | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton Adelaide Street , Daubhill BL3 3NY | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Primary School Gibraltar Street , BL3 5HU | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 929 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 | 4,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 739 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Mount St Joseph's Convent , Willows Lane BL3 4HE | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton School Boys' Division Chorley New Road , BL1 4PA | - not rated | 1,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash's Wing Ranch | 259-261 Derby Street | 2 yd | |
| Bolton Catering | Unit 3, Pike Nook Workshops, High Street | 60 yd | |
| Fauji foods point | 24 Howcroft Street | 155 yd | |
| WaffleOn | 302 Derby Street | 155 yd | |
| Kayf Cafe | 321 Derby Street | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 505 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 561 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 590 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 196 Deane Road | 599 yd | |
| Gilnow Arms | 258 Deane Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Foods African Caribbean Store | Unit 11 Derby Mill, Thomas Street | 133 yd | |
| Mr Softy L477 HDB | 3 Thomas Drive | 169 yd | |
| Seabreeze | 77 High Street | 185 yd | |
| Taste | 58 High Street | 198 yd | |
| Camel One Original Ltd | 205-207 Derby Street | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 525 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Trinity Street | 763 yd | |
| Aldi | Trinity Street | 834 yd | |
| Tesco | Haslam Park Service Station, Wigan Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 114 yd | |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 467 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Bolton College DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD CAMPUS DEANE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Brandwood Primary School BRANDWOOD STREET | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.