Postcode BL3 2LS is located in a major urban area, within the Great Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Great Lever Park.
Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Farnworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 2LS.
Farnworth North near BL3 2LS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moses Gate | N/A | Walking directions to Moses Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £155,550 (about £191 per square foot) in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £324,500 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £195,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 42 | £150,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 | £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 | £193,500 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £145,000 | £195,500 | £151,000 |
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 | £235 | £176 |
| 2026 | £126 | £245 | £235 | £183 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 2LS.
In the BL3 2LS postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Entwistle Grocers Confectioners | Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2LU | Walking directions to Entwistle Grocers Confectioners |
| 0.2 mi | Farnworth Superstore | 123 Cawdor Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7HX | Walking directions to Farnworth Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Campbell Street, Bolton, BL4 7HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Madina Halal Meat & Super Store | 198 Crescent Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2JU | Walking directions to Madina Halal Meat & Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | A.K Grocers | 4 Lowther Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2HP | Walking directions to A.K Grocers |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL3 2LS, 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 2LS records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2LS in Farnworth North is £155,550 (about £191 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to BL3 2LS, including St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever (Good), Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton (Outstanding) and Harper Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 2LS is Moses Gate, about 709 m away.
BL3 2LS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,321 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 2LS is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Iqbal (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.