BL3 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kiln Street, 0.5km from Dove Bank in Little Lever. Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
Within the BL3 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00024873 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KILN STREET, BL3 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILN STREET, BL3 1BX.
236
39
£ 36,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 39, BL3 1BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1BX. 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
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 1BX 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 Cafe0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Kitchen at Queen Anne Pub0.8 km
- The New Inn0.1 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
- Fratelli0.3 km
- Mega Butts0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Shri Ganesh0.8 km
- Kings Creations0.6 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Butty-licious1.0 km
- Sweets & Treats0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth1.6 km
- Moses Gate1.8 km
- Kearsley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Redcar Road0.0 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31BX · Data under Open Government Licence