Postcode BL3 2JB is located in a major urban area, within the Great Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Harper Green area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Great Lever Park.
Harper Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Harper Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 2JB.
Harper Green near BL3 2JB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £145,250 in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £343,000.
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 | 6 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Lever
In the BL3 2JB postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Entwistle Grocers Confectioners | Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2LU | Walking directions to Entwistle Grocers Confectioners |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Campbell Street, Bolton, BL4 7HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | A.K Grocers | 4 Lowther Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2HP | Walking directions to A.K Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | AA Grocers | Back Westbourne Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2HW | Walking directions to AA Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | Madina Halal Meat & Super Store | 198 Crescent Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2JU | Walking directions to Madina Halal Meat & Super Store |
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.