BL3 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maple Walk, 0.5km from Darcy Lever in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00171687 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE WALK, BL3 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE WALK, BL3 1AY.
496
33
£ 36,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BL3 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1AY. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
school Local Schools
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
Blackshaw Primary School
Leverhulme Community Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dragon View0.9 km
- THE FLAME IN GRILL0.7 km
- German Sausage0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- VBQ0.8 km
- Sweets & Treats0.9 km
- Nisa1.0 km
- Kings Creations0.6 km
- Premier0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Jolly Carter1.0 km
- Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club0.8 km
- Volunteer Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sue's Cafe0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.6 km
- Farnworth2.1 km
- Bolton2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Radcliffe Road0.2 km
- Radcliffe Road0.2 km
- Radcliffe Road (to Little Lever)0.4 km
- Radcliffe Road0.4 km
- Radcliffe Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31AY · Data under Open Government Licence