Postcode BL3 1DF 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 1.0 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 42.9% 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 1DF.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL3 1DF 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 | 22 | £288,750 |
| Flats | 7 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £146,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Lever & Darcy Lever
In the BL3 1DF postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 1DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 144-146 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BN | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 205A Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BW | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Hans Convenience Store | 225-227 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BS | Walking directions to Hans Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Crossley Street, Bolton, BL3 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Back Market Street, Bolton, BL3 1HN | Walking directions to Spar |
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.