Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

CHURCH STREET, BL3 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, BL3 1BL.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL3 1BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL3 1BL's 71% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

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

BL3 1BL is a safe, established residential area 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00024870 (shared with 7 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 1BL. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 92,000

9 sales · Mean £ 103,444

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

BL3 1BL 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils0.2 km
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Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils0.5 km
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Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils0.5 km
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Mytham Primary School

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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Ladywood School

Outstanding183 pupils0.7 km
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Masefield Primary School

Good266 pupils0.7 km
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Blackshaw Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cube Desserts0.4 km
  • Saff's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Lenny's Cafe0.5 km
  • The Village Cafe Bistro0.4 km
  • Cramonds at Henighans0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Little Lever Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Queen Anne0.8 km
  • Kitchen at Queen Anne Pub0.8 km
  • The New Inn0.1 km
  • Little Lever Cricket Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Village Chippy0.4 km
  • Koon Yum0.5 km
  • Village Pizza0.7 km
  • Fratelli0.3 km
  • Mega Butts0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Shri Ganesh0.7 km
  • Local Raw Honey & Gift Sets0.7 km
  • Kings Creations0.6 km
  • Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.2 km
  • Lotsosweets0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farnworth1.6 km
  • Moses Gate1.8 km
  • Kearsley2.1 km

Bus Stops

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