BL3 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.6km from Dove Bank in Little Lever. Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
BL3 1BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 137.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00024873 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, BL3 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, BL3 1BE.
236
39
£ 36,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BL3 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 137.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1BE. The average age is 39.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 111,666
Terraced
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 99,100
Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BL3 1BE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Mytham Primary School
Masefield Primary School
Ladywood School
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
Blackshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cube Desserts0.3 km
- Saff's Kitchen0.2 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.4 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.3 km
- Cramonds at Henighans0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Queen Anne0.7 km
- Kitchen at Queen Anne Pub0.7 km
- The New Inn0.0 km
- Little Lever Cricket Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Village Chippy0.3 km
- Koon Yum0.5 km
- Village Pizza0.6 km
- Fratelli0.2 km
- Mega Butts0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Shri Ganesh0.6 km
- Local Raw Honey & Gift Sets0.7 km
- Kings Creations0.7 km
- Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.3 km
- Lotsosweets0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth1.7 km
- Moses Gate1.9 km
- Kearsley2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lever Street0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Church Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31BE · Data under Open Government Licence