Postcode BL3 2LD is located in a major urban area, within the Great Lever area of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Harper Green area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harper Green is £42,487 per year. The median sale price in Great Lever is £157,050 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,250 and £184,125. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Great Lever Park.
Harper Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,407 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Harper Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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 2LD.
Harper Green near BL3 2LD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £157,050 (about £198 per square foot) in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £421,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £385,500 | £173 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £188,500 | £236 |
| Terraced | 53 | £150,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 5 | £94,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | — | £126,500 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £163,500 | £48,500 | £110,000 | £65,000 |
| 2018 | £225,750 | — | £105,000 | £74,900 |
| 2019 | £176,000 | £60,000 | £120,000 | £78,500 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £77,500 | £143,000 | £82,500 |
| 2021 | £220,000 | £72,500 | £153,000 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £121,800 | £165,000 | £110,500 |
| 2023 | £277,500 | £110,000 | £168,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £233,500 | £116,114 | £179,000 | £114,500 |
| 2025 | £299,000 | £90,250 | £191,000 | £141,500 |
| 2026 | £385,500 | £110,000 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | — | £142 | £83 |
| 2017 | £178 | £73 | £137 | £82 |
| 2018 | £167 | — | £131 | £87 |
| 2019 | £175 | £92 | £146 | £90 |
| 2020 | £132 | £132 | £175 | £95 |
| 2021 | £237 | £126 | £179 | £107 |
| 2022 | £217 | £201 | £197 | £126 |
| 2023 | £236 | £234 | £204 | £141 |
| 2024 | £315 | £171 | £220 | £146 |
| 2025 | £455 | £158 | £231 | £176 |
| 2026 | £173 | £161 | £237 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 2LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 2, Brazley Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 31, Leverhulme Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 17, Green Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2JX | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 79, Westbourne Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 130, Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2HX | Detached | Leasehold | £421,000 |
In the BL3 2LD postcode area, located within Harper Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Lord's School | Other independent school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 2LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A.K Grocers | 4 Lowther Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2HP | Walking directions to A.K Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | AA Grocers | Back Westbourne Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2HW | Walking directions to AA Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | Entwistle Grocers Confectioners | Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2LU | Walking directions to Entwistle Grocers Confectioners |
| 0.2 mi | Madina Halal Meat & Super Store | 198 Crescent Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2JU | Walking directions to Madina Halal Meat & Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Cotton Lodge Close, Bolton, BL3 2GR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 2LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Iqbal
Great Lever - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 2LD records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 burglary.
The median sale price around BL3 2LD in Great Lever is £157,050 (about £198 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BL3 2LD, including Lord's School (Requires improvement), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever (Good) and Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL3 2LD is Moses Gate, about 1,089 m away.
BL3 2LD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 2LD is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Iqbal (Labour Party).