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About

Lever Edge is a residential district situated to the east of Bolton town centre. The area is characterised by its post-war housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is served by local amenities including shops and schools, catering primarily to its surrounding neighbourhoods.

The area is defined by its proximity to Leverhulme Park, a large green space offering sports facilities and walking paths. A notable local landmark is the historic Smithills Coaching House, which sits on the edge of the area, reflecting the district's past connections to travel and trade.

Area overview

On average Lever Edge has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lever Edge is £38,295 per year. There are 5 schools in Lever Edge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lever Edge is home to around 9,155 people, with a population density of about 7,173.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lever Edge Population
9,155
Population density
7,173.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.74(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.29(-18%)
Public order
12.89(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.12(+35%)
Vehicle crime
7.76(+29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,346
25.61%
British
2,237
24.42%
Indian
2,178
23.78%
African
785
8.57%
Other
385
4.2%
Total population: 9,159

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,049
32.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,306
20.57%
Level 3 (A level)
861
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
854
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
788
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 6,349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
689
24.33%
Social rents from council
591
20.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
491
17.34%
Owns with a mortgage
482
17.02%
Other social rented
473
16.7%
Total households: 2,832

Property prices in Lever Edge

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Lever Edge area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lever Edge in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lever Edge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£400,000
Flats1£60,000
Semi-Detached9£150,000
Terraced17£145,000

10 years median price trend in Lever Edge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lever Edge.

All postcodes in Lever Edge

BL36UZ

Great Lever

BL33DB

Freshfield Avenue

BL36PE

Broach Street

BL36PF

Pearl Gardens

BL36UY

Millbeck Grove

BL36SL

Back Bridgeman Street

BL33EY

Linacre Avenue

BL33EX

Netherfield Road

BL33HW

Rufford Drive

BL36TH

Bridgeman Street

BL33BS

South Street

BL33DR

Back Settle Street

BL36AR

Haslam Street

BL33AF

Burwell Close

BL33BG

Lever Edge Lane

BL33BU

Lever Edge Lane

BL33ET

Litherland Road

BL36AP

Back Bantry Street

BL36LY

Parrot Street

BL33ED

Sevenoaks Drive

BL36SN

Recreation Street

BL33AR

Hamel Street

BL33BR

Pennington Road

BL33DG

Calder Road

BL36UX

Spring Mill Close

BL36SR

High Street

BL33AD

St Philips Avenue

BL33EA

Lee Avenue

BL33DN

Settle Street

BL33FD

Duncombe Road

BL33HG

Woodvale Gardens

BL33DH

Milford Road

BL33DS

Monton Street

BL33NQ

Hulton

BL33DJ

Settle Street

BL36SH

Queens Park & Central

BL36SJ

Bridgeman Street

BL36UU

Great Lever

BL36SG

Rothwell Street

BL36TE

Pike Road

BL32TE

Great Lever

BL33ES

Garswood Road

BL36TA

High Street

BL33DA

Anfield Road

BL36UP

Winson Close

BL33BX

Calvert Road

BL33BW

Childwall Close

BL33FE

Duncombe Road

BL33HA

East Meade

BL33DE

Nugent Road

BL33HY

Hulton

BL33EN

Lever Edge Lane

BL33EL

Lever Edge Lane

BL36LD

Philip Street

BL33FB

Freshfield Avenue

BL33HR

Rufford Drive

BL33NF

Hulton

BL33AP

Leonard Street

BL36SD

Leach Street

BL32TA

Settle Street

BL33HF

Woodvale Avenue

BL36ST

Clarendon Street

BL36SW

Peabody Street

BL36UT

Great Lever

BL36JF

Cricket Street

BL33EP

Lever Edge Lane

BL33HB

The Meade

BL36TJ

Bridgeman Street

BL33AB

Mancroft Avenue

BL36SP

Back High Street

BL36TD

Bridgeman Street

BL36PL

High Street

BL36SA

Bridgeman Street

BL33DU

Sindsley Grove

BL33DY

Cobham Avenue

BL36UJ

Upton Walk

BL33TS

Holmeswood Road

BL32TB

Greenhead Walk

BL33ER

Ainsdale Road

BL33DD

Freshfield Grove

BL33HX

Maltby Drive

BL33AL

Hawker Avenue

BL33HE

Woodvale Drive

BL36SQ

Lumsden Street

BL33BE

Roseneath Grove

BL33DQ

Alston Street

BL33EZ

Freshfield Avenue

BL36UL

Gregson Field

BL36UR

Vernham Walk

BL33EW

St Williams Avenue

BL33AH

Lydiate Close

BL33DT

Paulhan Street

BL33HS

Holmeswood Road

BL36SY

Heap Street

BL32TD

Stokesley Walk

BL32TQ

Belford Drive

BL33HP

Lever Edge Lane

BL33BB

Aldersyde Street

BL33BY

Ainsdale Road

BL33DF

Danby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.