Postcode BL3 1QU is located in a major urban area, within the Little Lever & Darcy Lever area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Little Lever area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Lever is £41,267 per year. The median sale price in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £212,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mytham Park.
Little Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,930 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Little Lever has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from BL3 1QU.
Little Lever near BL3 1QU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mytham Park | Small | Walking directions to Mytham Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (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 | 18 | £306,500 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £225,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 40 | £160,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 8 | £117,000 | £182 |
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 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £125,000 | £224,500 | £161,000 |
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 | £224 | £184 | £247 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | 57, Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 1BA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 26, Hill Top, Bolton, BL3 1DA | Terraced | Leasehold | £172,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 28, Hill Top, Bolton, BL3 1DA | Other | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 8, Tong Road, Bolton, BL3 1QB | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 6, Tong Road, Bolton, BL3 1QB | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the BL3 1QU postcode area, located within Little Lever, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Crossley Street, Bolton, BL3 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 144-146 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BN | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Back Market Street, Bolton, BL3 1HN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 205A Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BW | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Food & Tipple | 190 Tong Road, Bolton, BL3 1PU | Walking directions to Food & Tipple |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL3 1QU, 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 1QU records about 89 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 1QU in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £212,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BL3 1QU, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever (Good), St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good) and Masefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL3 1QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,930 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 1QU is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Wunderley (Reform UK).