Postcode BL3 1AL is located in a major urban area, within the Little Lever & Darcy Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Breightmet South & Darcy Lever area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,485 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 1AL.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL3 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Little Lever & Darcy Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Lever & Darcy Lever
In the BL3 1AL postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Food & Tipple | 190 Tong Road, Bolton, BL3 1PU | Walking directions to Food & Tipple |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.