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BL3 1UF

Buttermere Close

Little Lever & Darcy Lever

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Detailed insights for BL3 1UF

Overview

Postcode BL3 1UF 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 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 nearest station is Moses Gate, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moses Gate Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
58.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Little Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Little Lever has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.1%

Approximately 58.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 1UF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 1UF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 1UF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMoses Gate Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Moses Gate Country Park

Area Profile

Population
165
Population density
6,117.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.49(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.09(+23%)
Public order
16.24(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.65(+52%)
Burglary
7.8(+41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
90.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.96%
Other White
3
1.78%
African
2
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.18%
Total population: 169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
31
23.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
24
18.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
18
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 131

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
39.78%
Owns outright
18
19.35%
Other social rented
17
18.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
10.75%
Owns with a mortgage
9
9.68%
Total households: 93

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1UF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1UF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202542, Bowness Road, Bolton, BL3 1UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
07 May 202526, Fifth Avenue, Bolton, BL3 1DWTerracedFreehold£141,000
26 Feb 202526, Fifth Avenue, Bolton, BL3 1DWTerracedFreehold£117,500
01 Dec 20254, Fernbank Gardens, Bolton, BL3 1FRFlatsLeasehold£125,000
12 Dec 202521, Park Road, Bolton, BL3 1DPTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 1UF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLittle Lever SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBowness Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 1UF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 1UF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa205A Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BWWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miGo Local144-146 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BNWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miHans Convenience Store225-227 Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1BSWalking directions to Hans Convenience Store
0.4 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 1UF, 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 024AE01004911
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 1UF

Is BL3 1UF (Little Lever) safe?

The area around BL3 1UF 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.

What is the average house price near BL3 1UF?

The median sale price around BL3 1UF 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 1UF?

There are 10 schools close to BL3 1UF, including Little Lever School (Good), Bowness Primary School (Good) and St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL3 1UF?

The closest station to BL3 1UF is Moses Gate, about 1,564 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL3 1UF?

BL3 1UF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL3 1UF 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.