Postcode BL3 3ED 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 and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lever Edge is £38,295 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.1% 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 3ED.
Lever Edge near BL3 3ED 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £145,250 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 | 23 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Lever
In the BL3 3ED postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Belford Drive, Bolton, BL3 3DJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Akbari Mini Market | 166 Paulhan Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3DX | Walking directions to Akbari Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Cost Saver | Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PA | Walking directions to Cost Saver |
| 0.3 mi | Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers | Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 6QZ | Walking directions to Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | Newsmart Off Licence | Back Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BU | Walking directions to Newsmart Off Licence |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.