Moorby Walk is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 6YG 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 Moorby Walk, Bolton, BL3 6YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 6NQ, BL3 6YQ, BL3 6YE, BL3 6YL, BL3 6YD, BL3 6YH, BL3 6ND, BL3 6RH, BL3 6RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL3 6YG 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 | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 31.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 35.3% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 27.5% | 20.9% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 32.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 24.2% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 20.9% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 14.9% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 13.7% |
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.
In the area around BL3 6YG this area, 44.8% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.9% | 44.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 26.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 66.3% | 60.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 75% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 75% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 15.3% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 2.1% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 35.3% | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorby Walk 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 -35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Moorby Walk, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2007-11-30 | £111,480 |
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Other | 30 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Primary School Recreation Street , BL3 6SN | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | - not rated | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | - not rated | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School Rupert Street , BL3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 460 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 897 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy Greenland Road , BL4 0HT | 2out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 4,215 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 | 4,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Mums Unit Harvey Early Years Centre , Shaw Street BL3 6HU | - not rated | 413 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 740 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| EdStart Schools Bolton 67 Manchester Road , BL2 1ES | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Street Cafe | Grecian Mills, Lever Street | 189 yd | |
| Herbs | 289 Lever Street | 310 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 91 Lever Street | 444 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Trinity Street | 495 yd | |
| Emmaus Bolton | Derby Barracks, Fletcher Street | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth | 230 Fletcher Street | 35 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 259 Bridgeman Street | 188 yd | |
| Little John | 184 Lever Street | 195 yd | |
| Oasis Club | 104 Derby Street | 618 yd | |
| Sweet Green Tavern | 127 Crook Street | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Jawaab Pizza and Delibar | 285 Lever Street | 212 yd | |
| Hashim'z | Unit 3, Coe Street | 294 yd | |
| Ian's Fish & Chips Ltd | 71 Lever Street | 455 yd | |
| Bolton Halwa Centre | 14 Fletcher Street | 551 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd, 93 Derby Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Trinity Street | 387 yd | |
| Aldi | Trinity Street | 495 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Derby Street | 573 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1a1, Central Retail Park, Manchester Road | 741 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outline Health & Fitness LEVER HOUSE LEVER HOUSE LEVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Clarendon Primary School RECREATION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 326 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| University Of Bolton Sports Centre (Closed) Deane Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Bolton One MOOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School SWAN LANE | 791 yd | |
| Walkers Playing Field ARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 869 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.