Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

CROFT SIDE, BL3 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT SIDE, BL3 1AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

496

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL3 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL3 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croft Side, 0.6km from Darcy Lever in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

The people who live in BL3 1AP are typical of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00171687 (shared with 13 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 1AP. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

school Local Schools

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SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

Good402 pupils0.8 km
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Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils0.9 km
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Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils0.9 km
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Blackshaw Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils1.1 km
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Leverhulme Community Primary School

Good443 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dragon View0.9 km
  • THE FLAME IN GRILL0.8 km
  • German Sausage0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Av Midas Group1.0 km
  • VBQ0.8 km
  • Sweets & Treats0.9 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Kings Creations0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Jolly Carter0.9 km
  • Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club0.9 km
  • Volunteer Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sue's Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moses Gate1.6 km
  • Farnworth2.1 km
  • Bolton2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Radcliffe Road0.2 km
  • Radcliffe Road0.2 km
  • Radcliffe Road (to Little Lever)0.4 km
  • Radcliffe Road0.4 km
  • Radcliffe Road0.5 km