Postcode BL3 3AF is located in a major urban area, within the Rumworth ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Lever Edge area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lever Edge is £38,295 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.
Lever Edge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Lever Edge has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lever Edge is £38,295 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 3AF.
Lever Edge near BL3 3AF 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) in Rumworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £260,250 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £194,000 | £222 |
| Terraced | 44 | £145,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 4 | £78,500 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £113,250 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £52,000 | £100,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £68,725 | £120,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £105,000 | £110,000 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £70,000 | £135,000 | £80,625 |
| 2021 | £64,000 | £140,500 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £70,000 | £165,350 | £110,500 |
| 2023 | £82,000 | £195,500 | £122,475 |
| 2024 | £65,000 | £138,250 | £131,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £180,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | £164,075 | £143,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £138 | £93 |
| 2017 | £104 | £134 | £92 |
| 2018 | £108 | £134 | £96 |
| 2019 | £136 | £146 | £98 |
| 2020 | £121 | £170 | £101 |
| 2021 | £133 | £155 | £121 |
| 2022 | £133 | £194 | £141 |
| 2023 | £115 | £228 | £143 |
| 2024 | £147 | £167 | £152 |
| 2025 | £212 | £200 | £181 |
| 2026 | £210 | £213 | £170 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 3AF.
In the BL3 3AF postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Akbari Mini Market | 166 Paulhan Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3DX | Walking directions to Akbari Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Barkat Food Store | St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Barkat Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Freeze 'N' Spice | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LR | Walking directions to Freeze 'N' Spice |
| 0.3 mi | Lvin Food Store | 13 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NL | Walking directions to Lvin Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | United Food Store | Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LT | Walking directions to United Food 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.
Elected local representatives for BL3 3AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ismail Ibrahim
Rumworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 3AF records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around BL3 3AF in Lever Edge is £147,575 (about £183 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 3AF, including Bolton Muslim Girls School (Requires improvement), The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton (Good) and Sunning Hill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 3AF is Bolton, about 1,548 m away.
BL3 3AF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,709 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 3AF is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ismail Ibrahim (Green 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.