Postcode BL3 2EW is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Burnden & Great Lever area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Great Lever Park.
Burnden & Great Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Burnden & Great Lever has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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 per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 2EW.
Burnden & Great Lever near BL3 2EW 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £428,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £135,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farnworth North
In the BL3 2EW postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ishop | Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BR | Walking directions to ishop |
| 0.2 mi | Jay General Store | 22 Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3HU | Walking directions to Jay General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Newsmart Off Licence | Back Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BU | Walking directions to Newsmart Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Belford Drive, Bolton, BL3 3DJ | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.