BL3 1AD is a mixed residential area on Canal Side, 0.2km from Nob End in Little Lever. Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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.
Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00024883 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANAL SIDE, BL3 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL SIDE, BL3 1AD.
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
No single demographic signal dominates BL3 1AD — age 46, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1AD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
2 sales · Mean £ 170,000
school Local Schools
Prestolee Primary School
Mytham Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Koon Yum1.0 km
- Village tandoori1.0 km
- Fratelli1.0 km
- Mega Butts1.0 km
- Turkish Grill1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.8 km
- Local Raw Honey & Gift Sets0.6 km
- Av Midas Group0.9 km
- Nisa Subway1.0 km
- Go Local Convienence Store Ltd1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hardy Hall1.0 km
- Little Lever Conservative Club0.9 km
- Jolly Carter0.9 km
- The New Inn1.0 km
- Kwality Hotel Limited1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cube Desserts0.9 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.9 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth0.9 km
- Kearsley1.1 km
- Moses Gate1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Edinburgh Road0.2 km
- Edinburgh Road0.2 km
- Kempton Avenue0.3 km
- Edinburgh Road0.3 km
- Edinburgh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31AD · Data under Open Government Licence