Postcode BL3 2BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Great Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Burnden & Great Lever area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Burnden & Great Lever is £33,000 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Heywood Park.
Burnden & Great Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Burnden & Great Lever has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 54.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Burnden & Great Lever is £33,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 2BQ.
Burnden & Great Lever near BL3 2BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £274,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £175,250 |
| Terraced | 39 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Lever
In the BL3 2BQ postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newsmart Off Licence | Back Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BU | Walking directions to Newsmart Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | ishop | Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BR | Walking directions to ishop |
| 0.2 mi | A&H Global Market | 252 Rishton Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2EH | Walking directions to A&H Global Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Belford Drive, Bolton, BL3 3DJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers | Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 6QZ | Walking directions to Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.