Postcode BL3 1DD is located in a major urban area, within the Little Lever & Darcy Lever area 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, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year. The median sale price in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £205,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,250 and £250,000. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,728 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% 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 1DD.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL3 1DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farnworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Little Lever & Darcy Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £305,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £222,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 40 | £160,000 | £207 |
| Flats | 8 | £117,000 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £290,025 | £125,000 | £222,000 | £160,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £230 | £208 |
| 2026 | £236 | £184 | £247 | £200 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1DD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 12, Finger Post, Bolton, BL3 1QD | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 78, Dove Bank Road, Bolton, BL3 1DH | Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 74, Dove Bank Road, Bolton, BL3 1DH | Terraced | Freehold | £207,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 26, Hill Top, Bolton, BL3 1DA | Terraced | Leasehold | £172,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 28, Hill Top, Bolton, BL3 1DA | Other | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the BL3 1DD postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2012. | |
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Oct 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Oct 2021. | |
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Oct 2021
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Little Lever School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Little Lever School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 1DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Crossley Street, Bolton, BL3 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 144-146 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BN | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 205A Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BW | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Hans Convenience Store | 225-227 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BS | Walking directions to Hans Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Food & Tipple | 190 Tong Road, Bolton, BL3 1PU | Walking directions to Food & Tipple |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL3 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Wunderley
Little Lever & Darcy Lever - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 1DD records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL3 1DD in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BL3 1DD, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever (Good), St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Little Lever School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL3 1DD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,728 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL3 1DD is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Wunderley (Reform UK).