Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

CHURCH STREET, BL3 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

257

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BL3 1BS — age 52, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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

BL3 1BS is a mixed 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.

For families considering a move, BL3 1BS represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00024876 (shared with 5 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 1BS. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 157,000

6 sales · Mean £ 156,416

school Local Schools

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Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils0.1 km
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Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils0.1 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Mytham Primary School

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good245 pupils1.1 km
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Ladywood School

Outstanding183 pupils1.2 km
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Masefield Primary School

Good266 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cube Desserts0.9 km
  • Saff's Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Lounge Cafe0.7 km
  • Lenny's Cafe1.0 km
  • The Village Cafe Bistro0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Little Lever Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Hardy Hall0.5 km
  • Henighans0.7 km
  • Little Lever Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The New Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Village Chippy0.9 km
  • Village tandoori0.5 km
  • Fratelli0.8 km
  • Turkish Grill0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Av Midas Group0.0 km
  • Nisa Subway0.8 km
  • Kings Creations0.6 km
  • Butty-licious0.9 km
  • Sweets & Treats0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farnworth1.3 km
  • Moses Gate1.3 km
  • Kearsley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Little Lever High School0.0 km
  • Little Lever High School0.1 km
  • Little Lever High School0.1 km
  • Redcar Road0.3 km
  • Fearneyside0.3 km