Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

CONISTON CLOSE, BL3 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONISTON CLOSE, BL3 1DS.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BL3 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BL3 1DS is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 53.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL3 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coniston Close, 0.4km 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 1DS is 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 53.0% year-on-year. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00024868 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1DS. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 181,833

Detached

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BL3 1DS 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.

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school Local Schools

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good132 pupils0.3 km
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Little Lever School

Good1042 pupils0.5 km
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Bowness Primary School

Good112 pupils0.5 km
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Mytham Primary School

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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Ladywood School

Outstanding183 pupils0.8 km
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Masefield Primary School

Good266 pupils0.8 km
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Blackshaw Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cube Desserts0.5 km
  • Saff's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Lenny's Cafe0.6 km
  • The Village Cafe Bistro0.5 km
  • The Lounge Cafe0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Little Lever Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Kitchen at Queen Anne Pub0.9 km
  • The New Inn0.2 km
  • Queen Anne0.9 km
  • Jolly Carter0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Village Chippy0.5 km
  • Village Pizza0.8 km
  • Koon Yum0.6 km
  • Fratelli0.4 km
  • Mega Butts0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Shri Ganesh0.8 km
  • Kings Creations0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Sweets & Treats0.2 km
  • Av Midas Group0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farnworth1.7 km
  • Moses Gate1.8 km
  • Kearsley2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Windermere Avenue0.1 km
  • Windermere Avenue0.1 km
  • Rydal Road0.1 km
  • Rydal Road0.1 km
  • Rydal Road0.1 km