Postcode BL3 3BU is located in a major urban area, within the Great Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Lever Edge area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Lever Edge is £29,200 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Great Lever Park.
Lever Edge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,589 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Lever Edge has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 10.9% 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 of residents in Lever Edge is £29,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 3BU.
Lever Edge near BL3 3BU 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 | Great Lever Park | Small | Walking directions to Great Lever Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £330,000.
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 | 5 | £85,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £175,250 |
| Terraced | 39 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Lever
In the BL3 3BU postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Jay General Store | 22 Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3HU | Walking directions to Jay General Store |
| 0.1 mi | A&H Global Market | 252 Rishton Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2EH | Walking directions to A&H Global Market |
| 0.1 mi | ishop | Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BR | Walking directions to ishop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Belford Drive, Bolton, BL3 3DJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Newsmart Off Licence | Back Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BU | Walking directions to Newsmart Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.