Great Lever is a residential area in Bolton, located south of the town centre. The ward is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of older and more modern properties. It has good transport links, including bus routes connecting it to Bolton and nearby areas like Farnworth and Little Lever. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.
The area has a strong sense of community, with several places of worship and community centres serving its diverse population. Great Lever Park provides green space for recreation, while the nearby Leverhulme Park offers larger sports facilities. The ward has seen gradual development over the years, balancing residential growth with local services.
On average Great Lever has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Lever is £32,218 per year. There are 10 schools in Great Lever: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £310,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £233,500; semi-detached at £172,500; terraced at £117,250; flats at £85,250.
10 years price trend in Great Lever
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Lever Edge
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Sandyhills
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Lever Street
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Grecian Crescent
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Farnworth North
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Melville Street
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Southwood Close
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Hampton Road
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Bradford Road
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Boscobel Road
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Rudford Gardens
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Back Settle Street North
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Auberson Road
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.