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Little Lever & Darcy Lever

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About

Little Lever & Darcy Lever is a ward located on the eastern edge of the Bolton metropolitan area. The area is characterised by residential neighbourhoods, with a mix of housing types, and local commercial centres serving the community. The landscape includes open green spaces and the course of the River Irwell forms part of its southern boundary. The ward functions as a distinct settlement with its own local services and amenities.

The area has historical connections to the textile industry and canal network, with the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal running through it. Leverhulme Park provides a significant area of public recreation space with sports facilities. The local geography is defined by its position between the urban centre of Bolton and the more open landscapes to the east, creating a transitional character.

Area overview

On average Little Lever & Darcy Lever has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £41,636 per year. There are 6 schools in Little Lever & Darcy Lever: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Little Lever & Darcy Lever

Median price£214,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £250K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Little Lever & Darcy Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£308,000£284
Semi-Detached73£225,000£238
Terraced30£160,000£204
Flats6£107,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Lever & Darcy Lever

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£66,000£130,000£82,000
2017£186,250£80,000£136,250£85,000
2018£200,000£66,000£143,000£92,500
2019£187,250£81,250£155,000£118,000
2020£222,500£76,750£156,000£103,750
2021£245,000£86,000£179,000£122,500
2022£285,000£105,000£200,000£145,500
2023£315,000£102,000£200,000£131,500
2024£280,000£101,500£213,250£148,000
2025£297,500£113,250£223,500£160,000
2026£382,500£120,750£225,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£121£135£118
2017£198£130£147£115
2018£192£122£158£107
2019£189£141£162£125
2020£210£148£177£127
2021£229£155£182£144
2022£235£177£229£191
2023£298£165£223£165
2024£262£185£229£188
2025£284£176£231£208
2026£236£173£243£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Lever & Darcy Lever in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Little Lever & Darcy Lever

What is the average house price in Little Lever & Darcy Lever?

The median sale price in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £214,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Little Lever & Darcy Lever?

Little Lever & Darcy Lever has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Little Lever & Darcy Lever?

Little Lever & Darcy Lever scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Little Lever & Darcy Lever sits around rank 12,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Little Lever & Darcy Lever?

The average household income in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is around £41,636 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Little Lever & Darcy Lever?

Little Lever & Darcy Lever is represented by 1 elected councillor: Derek Wunderley (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Little Lever & Darcy Lever

BL31QF

Wilby Avenue

BL31TE

Fontwell Road

BL31QL

Turton Avenue

BL31SQ

French Grove

BL31NU

Manor Avenue

BL31LD

Baron Walk

BL31PR

Martin Avenue

BL31RX

Crossen Street

BL26HF

Hollycroft Avenue

BL31RA

Milton Avenue

BL31TL

Mytham Road

BL31HN

Market Street

BL31DJ

Park Road

BL31NB

High Street

BL26EX

Long Lane

BL31EY

Balmoral Avenue

BL31SR

Snow Hill Road

BL31XD

Rutland Close

BL31TJ

Boscow Road

BL31UJ

Bowstone Rise

BL31XB

Devon Close

BL31LL

Danecroft

BL31PZ

Mandley Close

BL31DA

Hill Top

BL31JW

Beech Avenue

BL31RG

Ainsworth Road

BL31JN

Cedar Avenue

BL31JD

Mytham Gardens

BL31SU

Raikes Way

BL31LX

High Street

BL31SD

Hacken Lane

BL31HB

Beverley Road

BL31EU

York Avenue

BL31AS

Laurel Avenue

BL31PF

Churchill Drive

BL31FR

Fernbank Gardens

BL31EG

Doncaster Close

BL31LB

Ladyshore Road

BL31RB

Ainsworth Road

BL31HL

Jessop Forge

BL31HA

Windsor Avenue

BL31AB

Boscow Road

BL31BQ

Norris Street

BL31LT

Ashton Street

BL31LG

Meadow Close

BL31AZ

Redwood Close

BL31BL

Church Street

BL31GN

Little Lever & Darcy Lever

BL31RJ

Bembridge Drive

BL31TG

Edinburgh Road

BL31AT

Elder Drive

BL31DX

Melrose Road

BL31ND

Chadwick Street

BL31LR

High Street

BL31NJ

The Grove

BL26EZ

Beechcroft Grove

BL31JX

Seddon Street

BL31NF

James Street

BL31DN

Fourth Avenue

BL31XG

Cambridge Drive

BL31AD

Canal Side

BL31XN

Surrey Close

BL31BZ

Dearden Street

BL31TD

Kempton Avenue

BL31SH

Radcliffe Road

BL31SJ

Hacken Lane

BL31HX

Heywood Street

BL31TH

Mytham Road

BL31PB

Kennedy Drive

BL31PG

Churchill Drive

BL31HE

Lincoln Avenue

BL31FY

Heywood Street

BL31FS

Little Rushes Close

BL31HF

Sandown Crescent

BL31QP

Wilkinson Avenue

BL31PA

Elleray Close

BL31BW

Church Street

BL31DE

Sixth Avenue

BL31UE

Derwent Close

BL31UQ

Ennerdale Close

BL31LA

Ladyshore Road

BL31BA

Lever Street

BL31BD

Slade Street

BL31AF

Silverbell Close

BL31ED

Ascot Road

BL31SG

French Grove

BL31BG

Norris Street

BL31AY

Maple Walk

BL31PN

Pickford Avenue

BL31HZ

Victory Road

BL31XA

Durham Close

BL31QU

Dukes Avenue

BL31DR

Grasmere Avenue

BL31BT

Church Street

BL31XJ

Suffolk Close

BL31FW

Pennine Walk

BL21PP

Woodside Square

BL31SW

Raikes Road

BL31DW

Fifth Avenue

BL31FU

Pennine Walk

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.