Postcode BL3 2QU 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 high crime levels. The average income of residents in Burnden & Great Lever is £33,000 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Burnden & Great Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Burnden & Great Lever has a high crime rate.
Approximately 32.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 218 ft away from BL3 2QU.
Burnden & Great Lever near BL3 2QU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 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 | 28 | £181,750 |
| Terraced | 41 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Lever
In the BL3 2QU postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Vincent Way, Bolton, BL3 2NB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Back Crescent Road West, Bolton, BL3 2JU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Madina Halal Meat & Super Store | 198 Crescent Road, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2JU | Walking directions to Madina Halal Meat & Super Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.