Postcode BL3 1DY 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 Little Lever area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Lever is £41,267 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Moses Gate Country Park.
Little Lever has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Little Lever has a high crime rate, with approximately 76 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Little Lever is £41,267 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BL3 1DY.
Little Lever near BL3 1DY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Farnworth | N/A | Walking directions to Farnworth |
| 0.9 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moses Gate Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Moses Gate Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mytham Park | Small | Walking directions to Mytham Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £308,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £225,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 30 | £160,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 6 | £107,000 | £176 |
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 | £223,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £382,500 | £120,750 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
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 | £231 | £208 |
| 2026 | £236 | £173 | £243 | £194 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1DY.
In the BL3 1DY postcode area, located within Little Lever, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 1DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa | 205A Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BW | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Hans Convenience Store | 225-227 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BS | Walking directions to Hans Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 144-146 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BN | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Crossley Street, Bolton, BL3 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for BL3 1DY, 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 1DY records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around BL3 1DY in Little Lever is £214,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BL3 1DY, including St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good), Little Lever School (Good) and Bowness Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 1DY is Farnworth, about 1,356 m away.
BL3 1DY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,848 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 1DY is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Wunderley (Reform UK).
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.