Postcode BL3 1EA 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Little Lever is £41,267 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Moses Gate Country Park.
Little Lever has a moderate 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 76.0 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 216 ft away from BL3 1EA.
Little Lever near BL3 1EA 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moses Gate Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Moses Gate Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mytham Park | Small | Walking directions to Mytham Park |
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 1EA 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 1EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hans Convenience Store | 225-227 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BS | Walking directions to Hans Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 205A Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BW | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 144-146 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BN | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 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.