Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL3 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL3 1AH.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BL3 1AH 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL3 1AH is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km 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 1AH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00024883 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1AH. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BL3 1AH has low crime rates — 0 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.

Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Mytham Primary School

Good392 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils0.8 km
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Prestolee Primary School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Ladywood School

Outstanding183 pupils1.0 km
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Masefield Primary School

Good266 pupils1.0 km
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Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils1.1 km
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Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Queen Anne0.7 km
  • Hardy Hall0.8 km
  • Henighans1.0 km
  • Little Lever Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Little Lever Cricket Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bottle & Basket1.0 km
  • Local Raw Honey & Gift Sets0.2 km
  • Av Midas Group1.0 km
  • Nisa Subway0.7 km
  • Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Lounge Cafe0.8 km
  • Cramonds at Henighans1.0 km
  • Lenny's Cafe0.6 km
  • The Village Cafe Bistro0.7 km
  • Cube Desserts0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Village tandoori0.8 km
  • Fratelli0.7 km
  • Mega Butts0.6 km
  • Turkish Grill0.7 km
  • Koon Yum0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farnworth1.3 km
  • Kearsley1.3 km
  • Moses Gate2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Edinburgh Road0.1 km
  • Newmarket Road0.2 km
  • Newmarket Road0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Road0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Road0.2 km