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Lever Edge

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, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lever Edge Population

9,155

Population density

7,173.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

40.74(+9%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.29(-15%)

Public order

12.89(+27%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.12(+35%)

Vehicle crime

7.76(+30%)

North West average

Demographics

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

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

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

Median price£152,500

Price per sq ft£191

Sales (last 12 months)31

Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £186K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 (about £191 per square foot) in Lever Edge area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lever Edge over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£400,000	£167	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000
Terraced	21	£152,500	£191	£120,000	£140,000	£170,000	£205,000
Semi-Detached	9	£150,000	£200	£85,200	£135,000	£185,500	£238,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lever Edge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lever Edge.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£86,500	£80,000
2017	£87,000	£68,000
2018	£102,500	£78,500
2019	£105,000	£80,000
2020	£110,000	£82,000
2021	£135,000	£95,000
2022	£135,000	£110,500
2023	£106,000	£135,000
2024	£159,000	£117,500
2025	£150,000	£150,000
2026	£157,500	£155,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lever Edge.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£112	£93
2017	£115	£89
2018	£119	£90
2019	£138	£99
2020	£152	£100
2021	£141	£114
2022	£211	£140
2023	£131	£155
2024	£194	£149
2025	£185	£197
2026	£245	£187

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail