BL3 1DR is a mixed residential area on Grasmere Avenue, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00024870 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRASMERE AVENUE, BL3 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRASMERE AVENUE, BL3 1DR.
311
44
£ 36,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1DR 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
BL3 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1DR. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
5 sales · Mean £ 175,200
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 Kitchen0.2 km
- The Lounge Cafe0.4 km
- Lenny's Cafe0.7 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Koon Yum0.7 km
- Village Chippy0.6 km
- Village tandoori0.2 km
- Village Pizza0.9 km
- Fratelli0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Hardy Hall0.2 km
- Henighans0.3 km
- Little Lever Conservative Club0.6 km
- Queen Anne1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Shri Ganesh0.9 km
- Av Midas Group0.4 km
- Nisa Subway0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Sweets & Treats0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farnworth1.6 km
- Moses Gate1.7 km
- Kearsley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Fearney Side0.1 km
- Rydal Road0.1 km
- Fearneyside0.1 km
- Fearneyside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31DR · Data under Open Government Licence