Hall Lee Drive is in Westhoughton, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL5 3EQ is located in the Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hall Lee Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL5 3EG, BL5 3JN, BL5 3EE, BL5 3EB, BL5 3ER, BL5 3UF, BL5 3EF, BL5 3UU, BL5 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL5 3EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 49% | 47.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51% | 52.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 BL5 3EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 23.2% | 23.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 62% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 53.7% | 56% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 14.6% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 22.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 31.9% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 78% | 46.2% | 31.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hall Lee Drive 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hall Lee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2024-08-29 | £296,673 |
| 16 Hall Lee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-10-02 | £305,609 |
| 14 Hall Lee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £254,950 | 2018-07-10 | £379,202 |
| 8 Hall Lee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2012-10-26 | £447,465 |
| 8 Hall Lee Drive, Bolton, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2011-12-09 | £431,308 |
BL5 3EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in BL5 3EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DU | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Molyneux Road , Westhoughton BL5 3HP | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gates Primary School Bristle Hall Way , Westhoughton BL5 3QA | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School The Fairways , Westhoughton BL5 3NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washacre Primary School Clough Avenue , Westhoughton BL5 2NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifebridge ASEND Armandale Road , BL3 4TP | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore | 338 Manchester Road | 336 yd | |
| Westhoughton Community Hub | Westhoughton Community Hub, Central Drive | 489 yd | |
| Aspens @ Westhoughton High School | Westhoughton High County Secondary School, Bolton Road | 575 yd | |
| Karen's Little Kitchen | 9a Market Street | 774 yd | |
| La Vita Coffe | 19 Market Street | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 222 Bolton Road | 94 yd | |
| White Horse Tavern | 259 Bolton Road | 171 yd | |
| Westhoughton Sports & Social | Park Road | 721 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 2 Market Street | 763 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 27 Market Street | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Fish & Chips | 149 Bolton Road | 278 yd | |
| Wilby's coffee co | Wilby's coffee, 29 Barnfield Drive | 462 yd | |
| Tuck In | 5 Park Road | 680 yd | |
| Subway | Mercury Filling Station, Manchester Road | 752 yd | |
| Pasha Turkish Grill | 3 Market Street | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, 29 Bolton Road | 649 yd | |
| Co-op | 34-40 Market Street | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fc Westhoughton Central Drive | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre BOLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Westhoughton Central Park Central Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Lostock Sports Club CHEW MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Mill Street Playing Field OLDFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Chequerbent Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Westhoughton Cricket Club (Closed) The Tyldesleys The Tyldesleys Cricketers Way | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.