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.
CONISTON CLOSE, BL3 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONISTON CLOSE, BL3 1DS.
245
50
£ 36,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Little Lever School
Bowness Primary School
Mytham Primary School
Ladywood School
Masefield Primary School
Blackshaw Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BL31DS · Data under Open Government Licence