BL3 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fifth Avenue, 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 1DW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00024856 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIFTH AVENUE, BL3 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIFTH AVENUE, BL3 1DW.
354
37
£ 36,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1DW 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 1DW 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 1DW. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 129,250
8 sales · Mean £ 126,811
Semi-Detached
£ 107,500
2 sales · Mean £ 107,500
school Local Schools
Little Lever School
Bowness Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Blackshaw Primary School
Mytham Primary School
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Masefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cube Desserts0.9 km
- Saff's Kitchen0.5 km
- The Lounge Cafe0.6 km
- Lenny's Cafe1.0 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Little Lever Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Hardy Hall0.5 km
- Henighans0.5 km
- Little Lever Conservative Club0.9 km
- The New Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Village Chippy0.9 km
- Village tandoori0.5 km
- Fratelli0.8 km
- Turkish Grill0.8 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Av Midas Group0.5 km
- Nisa Subway0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Sweets & Treats0.3 km
- Kings Creations0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.6 km
- Farnworth1.8 km
- Kearsley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Radcliffe Road0.1 km
- Radcliffe Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31DW · Data under Open Government Licence