Postcode BL3 1JU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladyshore.
Little Lever has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Little Lever has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.7% 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 296 ft away from BL3 1JU.
Little Lever near BL3 1JU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ladyshore | Large | Walking directions to Ladyshore |
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1JU.
In the BL3 1JU postcode area, located within Little Lever, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shri Ganesh Store | 83 High Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1NA | Walking directions to Shri Ganesh Store |
| 0.1 mi | Village Emporium | Booth Road, Bolton, BL3 1LL | Walking directions to Village Emporium |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Back Market Street, Bolton, BL3 1HN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | SA Convenience Store | Mytham Road, Bolton, BL3 1JQ | Walking directions to SA Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Crossley Street, Bolton, BL3 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 1JU, 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 1JU records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1JU in Little Lever is £214,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BL3 1JU, including Mytham Primary School (Good), Ladywood School (Outstanding) and Masefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL3 1JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,173 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 1JU 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.