BL3 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crossley Street, 0.6km from Dove Bank in Little Lever. Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL3 1AA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00024867 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSSLEY STREET, BL3 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSLEY STREET, BL3 1AA.
364
34
£ 36,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BL3 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1AA. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Masefield Primary School
Ladywood School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Mytham Primary School
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
Blackshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cube Desserts0.4 km
- Saff's Kitchen0.2 km
- Exotic Lounge1.0 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.5 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Queen Anne0.7 km
- Kitchen at Queen Anne Pub0.7 km
- The New Inn0.2 km
- Little Lever Cricket Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Village Chippy0.3 km
- Koon Yum0.5 km
- Village Pizza0.6 km
- Fratelli0.3 km
- Mega Butts0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Shri Ganesh0.6 km
- Local Raw Honey & Gift Sets0.8 km
- Kings Creations0.7 km
- Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.5 km
- Lotsosweets0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth1.9 km
- Moses Gate2.1 km
- Kearsley2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Grosvenor Street0.1 km
- Victory Road0.1 km
- Victory Road0.1 km
- Grosvenor Street0.1 km
- Lever Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31AA · Data under Open Government Licence