BL3 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kay 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.
Day-to-day life in BL3 1BJ 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. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00024873 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KAY STREET, BL3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KAY STREET, BL3 1BJ.
236
39
£ 36,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BL3 1BJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1BJ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
2 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BL3 1BJ 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
Little Lever School
Bowness Primary School
Mytham Primary School
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
Blackshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cube Desserts0.4 km
- Saff's Kitchen0.3 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.5 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.4 km
- The Lounge Cafe0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Kitchen at Queen Anne Pub0.8 km
- The New Inn0.2 km
- Queen Anne0.8 km
- Jolly Carter0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Village Chippy0.4 km
- Village Pizza0.8 km
- Koon Yum0.6 km
- Fratelli0.4 km
- Mega Butts0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Shri Ganesh0.8 km
- Kings Creations0.6 km
- Local Raw Honey & Gift Sets0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Butty-licious0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth1.5 km
- Moses Gate1.7 km
- Kearsley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Redcar Road0.0 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Redcar Road0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31BJ · Data under Open Government Licence