Hatherlow Court is in Westhoughton, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL5 3ZF 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 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hatherlow Court, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3ZF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL5 3JU, BL5 3ZB, BL5 3ZG, BL5 3ZE, BL5 3ZH, BL5 3ZJ, BL5 3ZL, BL5 3ZP, BL6 4GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL5 3ZF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 BL5 3ZF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 36.7% | 44.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 38.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.4% | 61% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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 BL5 3ZF this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 41.7% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.8% | 86.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.4% | 96.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatherlow Court 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hatherlow Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-16 | £129,874 |
| 4 Hatherlow Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-07-11 | £135,737 |
| 20 Hatherlow Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-22 | £139,038 |
| 7 Hatherlow Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-12-20 | £127,847 |
| 5 Hatherlow Court, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-15 | £122,733 |
BL5 3ZF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BL5 3ZF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton Primary School Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DT | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gates Primary School Bristle Hall Way , Westhoughton BL5 3QA | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Molyneux Road , Westhoughton BL5 3HP | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School Central Drive , Westhoughton BL5 3DU | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School, Wingates Chorley Road , Westhoughton BL5 3PR | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge High School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deane School New York , Junction Road BL3 4NG | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Sefton Lane , Horwich BL6 6HW | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY | - not rated | 4,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre West 15-17 Wigan Road , Westhoughton BL5 3RD | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Park School Tempest Road , Lostock BL6 4EL | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumworth School Armadale Road , Ladybridge BL3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clevelands Prep School 425 Chorley New Road , BL1 5DH | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Sports Club | Chew Moor Lane | 286 yd | |
| Amore | 338 Manchester Road | 438 yd | |
| Westhoughton Community Hub | Westhoughton Community Hub, Central Drive | 966 yd | |
| Mangrove Restaurant & Takeaway | 1 Manchester Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Tavern | 259 Bolton Road | 451 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 222 Bolton Road | 558 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | 60 St Johns Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Fish & Chips | 149 Bolton Road | 759 yd | |
| Wilby's coffee co | Wilby's coffee, 29 Barnfield Drive | 878 yd | |
| Subway | Mercury Filling Station, Manchester Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock Sports Club CHEW MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| St Johns Recreation Ground TEMPEST ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Fc Westhoughton Central Drive | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Westhoughton Central Park Central Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 96.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.