BL3 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laurel Avenue, 0.4km from Darcy Lever in Bolton (Bolton). Administratively it sits within Little Lever and Darcy Lever ward and the Bolton South East constituency.
For families considering a move, BL3 1AS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £264k, up 23.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00171689 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUREL AVENUE, BL3 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL AVENUE, BL3 1AS.
359
32
£ 36,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BL3 1AS — age 32, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL3 1AS. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 230,000
29 sales · Mean £ 251,816
Terraced
£ 167,500
4 sales · Mean £ 179,024
Semi-Detached
£ 184,500
5 sales · Mean £ 176,800
school Local Schools
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
Leverhulme Community Primary School
Blackshaw Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dragon View1.0 km
- THE FLAME IN GRILL0.7 km
- German Sausage0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- VBQ0.7 km
- Kings Creations0.7 km
- Premier0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club0.7 km
- Volunteer Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.6 km
- Farnworth2.1 km
- Bolton2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Radcliffe Road0.2 km
- Radcliffe Road0.2 km
- Radcliffe Road0.3 km
- Radcliffe Road (to Little Lever)0.3 km
- Radcliffe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31AS · Data under Open Government Licence