Postcode insights

BL3 1LL

Danecroft

Little Lever & Darcy Lever

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Detailed insights for BL3 1LL

Overview

Postcode BL3 1LL 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 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladyshore.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Little Lever has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Little Lever is £41,267 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from BL3 1LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Lever near BL3 1LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Farnworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 1LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLadyshoreLargeWalking directions to Ladyshore
0.3 miMytham ParkSmallWalking directions to Mytham Park

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
6,536.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.76(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.31(+63%)
Public order
14.31(+41%)
Vehicle crime
8.86(+48%)
Burglary
7.5(+35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
92.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.71%
Chinese
3
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.28%
Other White
3
1.28%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
28.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
26.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.4%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.28%
Owns outright
27
19.15%
Social rents from council
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Little Lever & Darcy Lever

Median price£214,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£308,000£284
Semi-Detached73£225,000£238
Terraced30£160,000£204
Flats6£107,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Lever & Darcy Lever

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Lever & Darcy Lever.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Lever & Darcy Lever in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 202625, Danecroft, Bolton, BL3 1LLFlatsLeasehold£105,000
17 Oct 202517, Settle Street, Bolton, BL3 1LFOtherFreehold£76,250
20 Mar 202648, Settle Street, Bolton, BL3 1LESemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
17 Apr 202654, James Street, Bolton, BL3 1NFTerracedLeasehold£130,000
27 Feb 202646, James Street, Bolton, BL3 1NFTerracedLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BL3 1LL postcode area, located within Little Lever, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 1LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMytham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLadywood SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMasefield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 1LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 1LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVillage EmporiumBooth Road, Bolton, BL3 1LLWalking directions to Village Emporium
0.1 miShri Ganesh Store83 High Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1NAWalking directions to Shri Ganesh Store
0.3 miSparBack Market Street, Bolton, BL3 1HNWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSA Convenience StoreMytham Road, Bolton, BL3 1JQWalking directions to SA Convenience Store
0.5 miTescoCrossley Street, Bolton, BL3 1AAWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL3 1LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derek Wunderley

Little Lever & Darcy Lever - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Little LeverE02001007
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 024FE01004916
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 1LL

Is BL3 1LL (Little Lever) safe?

The area around BL3 1LL 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.

What is the average house price near BL3 1LL?

The median sale price around BL3 1LL in Little Lever is £214,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 1LL?

There are 10 schools close to BL3 1LL, including Mytham Primary School (Good), Ladywood School (Outstanding) and Masefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL3 1LL?

BL3 1LL 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).

Who represents BL3 1LL (Little Lever) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL3 1LL is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Wunderley (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.