Postcode insights

BL3 2UB

Sandhill Close

Great Lever

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Detailed insights for BL3 2UB

Overview

Postcode BL3 2UB 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 and high crime levels, with around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Burnden & Great Lever has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.9%

Approximately 31.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 2UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Burnden & Great Lever near BL3 2UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 2UB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 2UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHeywood ParkLargeWalking directions to Heywood Park

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
10,516 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.76(+1%)
Public order
12.01(+19%)
Vehicle crime
9.73(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.73(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.58(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
163
38.08%
British
124
28.97%
Indian
49
11.45%
African
20
4.67%
Other White
18
4.21%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
31.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
21.96%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
29.71%
Owns outright
31
22.46%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Great Lever

Median price£155,550
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £194K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Lever over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£324,500£291
Semi-Detached23£195,000£237
Terraced42£150,000£187
Flats5£95,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Lever

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Lever.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Lever.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Lever in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 2UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 2UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202546, Sandhill Close, Bolton, BL3 2UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,000
20 Jun 20252, Division Street, Bolton, BL3 2DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
24 Jul 202520, Alder Street, Bolton, BL3 2DFTerracedLeasehold£128,000
18 Jul 2025239, Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BNOtherFreehold£150,000
04 Nov 20253, Beechwood Street, Bolton, BL3 2DETerracedLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the BL3 2UB postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 2UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBishop Bridgeman CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt William of York Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBolton Islamic Girls SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 2UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShamma Halal Meat & GrocersRishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 6QZWalking directions to Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers
0.1 miNewsmart Off LicenceBack Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BUWalking directions to Newsmart Off Licence
0.1 miLondisBelford Drive, Bolton, BL3 3DJWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCost SaverLever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PAWalking directions to Cost Saver
0.2 miBest-one270-272 Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PDWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL3 2UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammed Iqbal

Great Lever - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardGreat LeverE05014824
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burnden & Great LeverE02001005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 022CE01004813
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 2UB

Is BL3 2UB (Burnden & Great Lever) safe?

The area around BL3 2UB records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BL3 2UB?

The median sale price around BL3 2UB in Burnden & Great Lever is £155,550 (about £191 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 2UB?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 2UB, including Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School (Good), St William of York Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bolton Islamic Girls School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL3 2UB?

The closest station to BL3 2UB is Bolton, about 1,148 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL3 2UB?

BL3 2UB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 2UB (Burnden & Great Lever) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 2UB is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Iqbal (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.