Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

BL3 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL3 1BF.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL3 1BF 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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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BL3 1BF 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.

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

BL3 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Dove Bank in Little Lever. Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.

Day-to-day life in BL3 1BF has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00024873 (shared with 21 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 1BF. 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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BL3 1BF 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.

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school Local Schools

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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils0.1 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils0.4 km
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Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils0.4 km
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Mytham Primary School

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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Ladywood School

Outstanding183 pupils0.8 km
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Masefield Primary School

Good266 pupils0.8 km
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Blackshaw Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cube Desserts0.5 km
  • The Lounge Cafe0.3 km
  • Lenny's Cafe0.6 km
  • The Village Cafe Bistro0.5 km
  • Cramonds at Henighans0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Av Midas Group0.4 km
  • Nisa Subway0.4 km
  • Butty-licious0.9 km
  • Sweets & Treats0.2 km
  • Kings Creations0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hardy Hall0.1 km
  • Henighans0.3 km
  • Little Lever Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Jolly Carter0.3 km
  • Queen Anne0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Village tandoori0.1 km
  • Fratelli0.4 km
  • Mega Butts0.6 km
  • Turkish Grill0.4 km
  • Koon Yum0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farnworth1.5 km
  • Moses Gate1.7 km
  • Kearsley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Redcar Road0.0 km
  • Redcar Road0.1 km
  • Rydal Road0.1 km
  • Rydal Road0.1 km
  • Rydal Road0.1 km