Spring Mill Close is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 6UX is located in the Great Lever 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 Spring Mill Close, Bolton, BL3 6UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 6PW, BL3 6UY, BL3 6PQ, BL3 6PN, BL3 6US, BL3 6PE, BL3 6UJ, BL3 6PP, BL3 6PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 6UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6UX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 30.1% | 35% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 51.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 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 6UX this area, 30.1% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 30.1% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 21.7% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.6% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 49.6% | 20.6% | -29.0% | 3.1% | 17.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 13.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 14.4% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 23.1% | 29.6% | 6.5% | 81.4% | -51.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 60.2% | 55.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 23.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 55.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 23.9% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 11.2% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 3.4% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 53% | 6.5% | 46.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Mill Close 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.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Spring Mill Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2007-03-12 | £122,818 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 6UX 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 | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | - not rated | 854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | - not rated | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Nugent Road , BL3 3DE | - not rated | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunning Hill Primary School Goldsmith Street , BL3 6TR | - not rated | 685 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 | - not rated | 471 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,075 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,480 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 | 4,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,683 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 | 471 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbs | 289 Lever Street | 208 yd | |
| Roccos Desserts | 89 High Street | 408 yd | |
| Lever Street Cafe | Grecian Mills, Lever Street | 444 yd | |
| Great Lever Children's Nursery | Great Lever Childrens Centre, Leonard Street | 537 yd | |
| Bolton Catering | Unit 3, Pike Nook Workshops, High Street | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 451 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 518 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 621 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 638 yd | |
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar | 285 Lever Street | 301 yd | |
| Taste | 58 High Street | 408 yd | |
| Seabreeze | 77 High Street | 420 yd | |
| MR T’S CHIPPY n GRILL | 498 Bridgeman Street | 486 yd | |
| Valentino's | 193 Rishton Lane | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Trinity Street | 812 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 815 yd | |
| Aldi | Trinity Street | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 271 yd |
| Nugent Road Playing Fields NUGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 571 yd | |
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Ss Simon And Jude Ce Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.