BL3 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Boscow Road, 0.2km from Nob End in Little Lever. Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL3 1AB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00024883 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSCOW ROAD, BL3 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCOW ROAD, BL3 1AB.
325
46
£ 36,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL3 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 89% 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 1AB. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BL3 1AB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mytham Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Prestolee Primary School
Little Lever School
Bowness Primary School
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Queen Anne0.9 km
- Hardy Hall0.8 km
- Little Lever Conservative Club0.7 km
- Jolly Carter0.9 km
- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.9 km
- Local Raw Honey & Gift Sets0.3 km
- Av Midas Group0.9 km
- Nisa Subway0.8 km
- Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Lounge Cafe0.9 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.7 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.8 km
- Cube Desserts0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Village tandoori0.8 km
- Fratelli0.8 km
- Mega Butts0.8 km
- Turkish Grill0.8 km
- Koon Yum0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth1.1 km
- Kearsley1.2 km
- Moses Gate1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Edinburgh Road0.1 km
- Edinburgh Road0.1 km
- Edinburgh Road0.1 km
- Edinburgh Road0.1 km
- Kempton Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31AB · Data under Open Government Licence