Postcode Analysis Bolton, North West

WINDERMERE AVENUE, BL3 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDERMERE AVENUE, BL3 1DU.

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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 1DU 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 50, BL3 1DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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

BL3 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windermere 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BL3 1DU 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. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 1.8% 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 1DU 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 1DU. 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

£ 205,000

14 sales · Mean £ 199,606

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 pupils0.7 km
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Masefield Primary School

Good266 pupils0.7 km
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Blackshaw Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cube Desserts0.5 km
  • Saff's Kitchen0.1 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 Carter0.4 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 Group0.6 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 Avenue0.0 km
  • Windermere Avenue0.0 km
  • Windermere Avenue0.1 km
  • Hilltop0.1 km
  • Hilltop0.1 km