BL3 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fourth Avenue, 0.2km 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 1DN is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BL3 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00024856 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOURTH AVENUE, BL3 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOURTH AVENUE, BL3 1DN.
354
37
£ 36,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL3 1DN 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
With 43% social renting, BL3 1DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1DN. 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.
school Local Schools
Bowness Primary School
Little Lever School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Mytham Primary School
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
Blackshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cube Desserts0.8 km
- Saff's Kitchen0.4 km
- The Lounge Cafe0.6 km
- Lenny's Cafe1.0 km
- The Village Cafe Bistro0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Koon Yum1.0 km
- Village Chippy0.8 km
- Village tandoori0.5 km
- Fratelli0.7 km
- Mega Butts1.0 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 Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Av Midas Group0.5 km
- Nisa Subway0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Sweets & Treats0.2 km
- Kings Creations0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moses Gate1.6 km
- Farnworth1.7 km
- Kearsley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Radcliffe Road0.2 km
- Radcliffe Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL31DN · Data under Open Government Licence