Dearden Street is in Little Lever, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 1BZ is located in the Little Lever & Darcy Lever electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dearden Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 1BY, BL3 1BE, BL3 1BH, BL3 1BL, BL3 1DS, BL3 1DU, BL3 1BA, BL3 1BX, BL3 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 1BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 53.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BL3 1BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 46.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 29.7% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 12.6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 6.6% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 38.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35.5% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 19.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 25.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 21.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 16.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 92.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dearden Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Little Lever & Darcy Lever average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dearden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-12-13 | £111,128 |
| 8 Dearden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2023-10-12 | £123,215 |
| 44 Dearden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-05-25 | £104,328 |
| 12 Dearden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2019-11-06 | £135,943 |
| 44 Dearden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2019-09-16 | £109,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Norris Street , Little Lever BL3 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School Redcar Road , Little Lever BL3 1EN | 2out of 4 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowness Primary School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mytham Primary School Mytham Road , Little Lever BL3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Masefield Primary School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 2out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramonds at Henighans | 71 Lever Street | 135 yd | |
| The Lounge Cafe | Unit 9, 7-9 Lever Street | 164 yd | |
| Subway Market Street | 21 Market Street | 317 yd | |
| The Village Cafe Bistro | 60 Market Street | 389 yd | |
| Cube Desserts | 15 Market Street | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 56 Church Street | 87 yd | |
| Hardy Hall | 51-53 Church Street | 102 yd | |
| Henighans | Horse Shoe Inn, 71 Lever Street | 135 yd | |
| Little Lever Conservative Club | Fletcher Street | 443 yd | |
| Little Lever Working Mens Club | Victory Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village tandoori | 72 Church Street | 102 yd | |
| Fratelli | 19 Market Street | 317 yd | |
| Hanah's Pantry | 93 Market Street | 317 yd | |
| Turkish Grill | 31 Market Street | 351 yd | |
| Village Chippy | 36 Market Street | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Crossley Street | 217 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lever Cricket Club VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Bowness Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Mytham Primary School MYTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Little Lever School & Sports Centre CHURCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 647 yd |
| Little Lever School (Closed) Church Street | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Little Lever Sports Club Mytham Road | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Masefield School MASEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 721 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.