Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

CROWS NEST, BL3 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWS NEST, BL3 1AL.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Blackshaw Primary School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils1.0 km
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Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils1.1 km
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Ladywood School

Outstanding183 pupils1.2 km
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Masefield Primary School

Good266 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Saff's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Cramonds at Henighans0.8 km
  • Greggs Meadow1.0 km
  • The Lounge Cafe0.9 km
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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