Devon Close is in Little Lever, Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 1XB 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 Devon Close, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 1XD, BL3 1XA, BL3 1RF, BL3 1XL, BL3 1RD, BL3 1XG, BL3 1XE, BL3 1RB, BL3 1XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BL3 1XB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.2% | 53.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 36.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 44.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49.6% | 45% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 18.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 17.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 19.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 25.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.4% | 93.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devon Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Devon Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-15 | £96,143 |
| 19 Devon Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-01-13 | £103,300 |
| 15 Devon Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,571 | 2021-10-29 | £114,671 |
| 10 Devon Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-03-15 | £90,614 |
| 16 Devon Close, Bolton, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2017-07-21 | £103,159 |
BL3 1XB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masefield Primary School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | - not rated | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Masefield Infant School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | - not rated | 156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Masefield Primary School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Norris Street , Little Lever BL3 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mytham Primary School Mytham Road , Little Lever BL3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Abden Street , Radcliffe M26 3AT | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Radcliffe Academy Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 5,280 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 | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 156 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | - not rated | 156 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Moss Fixed Inclusion Centre , Falkirk Drive BL2 6NW | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breightmet School Milnthorpe Road , Breightmet BL2 6PD | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Cafe | Unit 9, 7-9 Lever Street | 493 yd | |
| The Village Cafe Bistro | 60 Market Street | 519 yd | |
| Cramonds at Henighans | 71 Lever Street | 530 yd | |
| Subway Market Street | 21 Market Street | 547 yd | |
| Cube Desserts | 15 Market Street | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lever Cricket Club | Victory Road | 225 yd | |
| Little Lever Working Mens Club | Victory Road | 396 yd | |
| Henighans | Horse Shoe Inn, 71 Lever Street | 530 yd | |
| The New Inn | 56 Church Street | 608 yd | |
| Little Lever Conservative Club | Fletcher Street | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Chippy | 36 Market Street | 519 yd | |
| Turkish Grill | 31 Market Street | 544 yd | |
| Fratelli | 19 Market Street | 547 yd | |
| Hanah's Pantry | 93 Market Street | 547 yd | |
| Mega Butts | 137 High Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Crossley Street | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Masefield School MASEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Little Lever Cricket Club VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Mytham Primary School MYTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Little Lever Sports Club Mytham Road | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Phoenix Health & Fitness Centre UNIT 19-21 UNIT 19-21 RADCLIFFE MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Dobbies Sports And Social Club Pitches BRADLEY FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Meadow Playing Fields LADYSHORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.