BL3 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sixth Avenue, 0.2km from Dove Bank in Little Lever. Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BL3 1DE is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00024856 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIXTH AVENUE, BL3 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIXTH AVENUE, BL3 1DE.
354
37
£ 36,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, BL3 1DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1DE. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,475
12 sales · Mean £ 85,454
Semi-Detached
£ 84,750
2 sales · Mean £ 84,750
school Local Schools
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Little Lever School
Bowness Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Mytham Primary School
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
Blackshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cube Desserts0.7 km
- Saff's Kitchen0.3 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.9 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.7 km
- Cramonds at Henighans0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Koon Yum0.9 km
- Village Chippy0.7 km
- Fratelli0.6 km
- Mega Butts0.9 km
- Turkish Grill0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The New Inn0.4 km
- Jolly Carter0.4 km
- Little Lever Cricket Club0.8 km
- Hardy Hall0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Sweets & Treats0.2 km
- Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.3 km
- Lotsosweets0.7 km
- MN Bargains0.7 km
- Nisa0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.7 km
- Farnworth1.8 km
- Kearsley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Windermere Avenue0.2 km
- Radcliffe Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31DE · Data under Open Government Licence