BL3 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crows Nest, 0.5km from Dove Bank 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 terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. With an average age of 48, 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 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, down 45.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00171690 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWS NEST, BL3 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWS NEST, BL3 1AL.
235
48
£ 36,300 /yr
43%
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 1AL — age 48, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £189k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 45.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1AL. The average age is 47.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 133,500
2 sales · Mean £ 133,500
Detached
£ 245,500
1 sales · Mean £ 245,500
Terraced
£ 245,500
1 sales · Mean £ 245,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BL3 1AL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blackshaw Primary School
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Little Lever School
Bowness Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Kings Creations0.6 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.9 km
- Nisa1.0 km
- MFG Londis Meadow1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dragon View0.6 km
- THE FLAME IN GRILL0.9 km
- Man Yuen1.0 km
- MFG MEADOW GREGGS1.0 km
- Belly Busters0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Henighans1.0 km
- The New Inn0.9 km
- Jolly Carter1.0 km
- Tansy Green0.7 km
- Hardy Hall0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Saff's Kitchen0.7 km
- Cramonds at Henighans0.8 km
- Greggs Meadow1.0 km
- The Lounge Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate2.2 km
- Farnworth2.4 km
- Kearsley3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Widcombe Drive0.2 km
- Widcombe Drive0.2 km
- Harpford Drive0.2 km
- Radcliffe Road0.3 km
- Radcliffe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31AL · Data under Open Government Licence