Is BL3 1AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, BL3 1AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 0 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BL3 1AZ?

The average property price in BL3 1AZ is currently around £308k.

What is the population of BL3 1AZ?

The population for the BL3 1AZ area is approximately 496 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

REDWOOD CLOSE, BL3 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDWOOD CLOSE, BL3 1AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

496

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Avg Age

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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 1AZ 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

workEmployment

4/10

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4/10

paymentsAffluence

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 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL3 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redwood Close, 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.

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 £308k, down 10.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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

Detached

£ 245,000

5 sales · Mean £ 259,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BL3 1AZ 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

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

Good402 pupils0.7 km

Leverhulme Community Primary School

Good443 pupils1.0 km

Blackshaw Primary School

Good226 pupils1.0 km

Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils1.0 km

Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils1.0 km

St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils1.2 km

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils1.4 km

St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge

Good209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Dragon View0.8 km
German Sausage0.8 km
THE FLAME IN GRILL0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Kings Creations0.7 km
Premier0.4 km
VBQ0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club0.9 km
Volunteer Inn0.9 km
Tansy Green0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Sue's Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Moses Gate1.7 km
Farnworth2.3 km
Bolton2.4 km

Bus Stops

Radcliffe Road0.0 km
Radcliffe Road0.0 km
Radcliffe Road (to Little Lever)0.4 km
Radcliffe Road0.4 km
Radcliffe Road0.4 km