Postcode BL3 1UJ 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 Breightmet South & Darcy Lever area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year. The median sale price in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £202,500 (around £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,750 and £248,250. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Leverhulme Park.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,728 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Breightmet South & Darcy Lever is £42,772 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 1UJ.
Breightmet South & Darcy Lever near BL3 1UJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leverhulme Park | Large | Walking directions to Leverhulme Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £231 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 | 16 | £306,500 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £223,000 | £243 |
| Terraced | 40 | £160,000 | £207 |
| 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 | £290,025 | £125,000 | £222,000 | £160,500 |
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 | £230 | £208 |
| 2026 | £236 | £184 | £247 | £200 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 1UJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2025 | 5, Silverbell Close, Bolton, BL3 1AF | Detached | Freehold | £332,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 2, Silverbell Close, Bolton, BL3 1AF | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 3, Grosvenor Gardens, 513, Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL3 1SH | Flats | Leasehold | £111,500 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 29, Elder Drive, Bolton, BL3 1AT | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 18, Elder Drive, Bolton, BL3 1AT | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the BL3 1UJ postcode area, located within Breightmet South & Darcy Lever, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2011. | |
SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2011
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Leverhulme Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
Leverhulme Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Lake House School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 1UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 448 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL3 1SY | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1UJ, 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 1UJ records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL3 1UJ in Little Lever & Darcy Lever is £202,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BL3 1UJ, including SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School (Good), Leverhulme Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Lake House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BL3 1UJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,728 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 1UJ is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Wunderley (Reform UK).