BL3 1BU is a mixed residential area on Fearney Side, 0.4km 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.
Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 47.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00024870 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FEARNEY SIDE, BL3 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEARNEY SIDE, BL3 1BU.
311
44
£ 36,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1BU 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BL3 1BU'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 down 47.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1BU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 124,000
4 sales · Mean £ 129,000
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
11 sales · Mean £ 174,136
Flat
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
school Local Schools
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
Mytham Primary School
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
Blackshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cube Desserts0.6 km
- Saff's Kitchen0.3 km
- The Lounge Cafe0.4 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.7 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Koon Yum0.8 km
- Village Chippy0.6 km
- Village tandoori0.2 km
- Village Pizza1.0 km
- Fratelli0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Hardy Hall0.2 km
- Henighans0.3 km
- Little Lever Conservative Club0.6 km
- The New Inn0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Shri Ganesh1.0 km
- Av Midas Group0.4 km
- Nisa Subway0.5 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Sweets & Treats0.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth1.6 km
- Moses Gate1.6 km
- Kearsley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fearney Side0.1 km
- Fearneyside0.1 km
- Fearneyside0.1 km
- Redcar Road0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31BU · Data under Open Government Licence