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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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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
Terraced16£142,500

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

BL36SB

Lumsden Street

BL36TG

Ribblesdale Road

BL33DP

Dunbar Drive

BL33DX

Paulhan Street

BL33HQ

Woodvale Grove

BL33HL

Freshfield Avenue

BL36PP

Minorca Street

BL36SZ

High Street

BL33AA

Mancroft Avenue

BL33AN

Morrison Street

BL33AS

Higher Swan Lane

BL33FG

Garswood Road

BL33HN

Netherfield Road

BL33DW

Settle Street

BL33DZ

Glenburn Street

BL36JZ

Grundy Street

BL33AW

Hinkler Avenue

BL33BT

Calvert Road

BL33HJ

Holmeswood Road

BL33HU

Lever Edge Lane

BL33BP

Great Lever

BL33EE

Sandyhills

BL33HD

West Meade

BL33NG

Coxwold Grove

BL33EB

Settle Street

BL33EU

Halsall Drive

Data Sources

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