BL3 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dove Bank Road, 0.1km 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 1DH is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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: Average house prices are around £222k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00024856 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVE BANK ROAD, BL3 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVE BANK ROAD, BL3 1DH.
354
37
£ 36,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1DH 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
BL3 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DH. 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
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Terraced
£ 193,750
4 sales · Mean £ 184,500
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
4 sales · Mean £ 192,750
school Local Schools
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
Blackshaw Primary School
Mytham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cube Desserts0.8 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
- Fratelli0.7 km
- Mega Butts0.9 km
- Turkish Grill0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The New Inn0.5 km
- Jolly Carter0.5 km
- Little Lever Cricket Club0.8 km
- Hardy Hall0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Sweets & Treats0.3 km
- Go Local Convienence Store Ltd0.4 km
- Lotsosweets0.7 km
- MN Bargains0.7 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.8 km
- Farnworth1.9 km
- Kearsley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Radcliffe Road0.1 km
- Radcliffe Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31DH · Data under Open Government Licence