Postcode BL3 3HY is located in a major urban area, within the Hulton ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Lever Edge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.1 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 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Sunnyside Park.
Lever Edge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,001 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Lever Edge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.3% 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 3HY.
Lever Edge near BL3 3HY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside Park |
| 0.2 mi | Morris Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Morris Green Park |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £316,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £238,500 |
| Terraced | 59 | £163,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hulton
In the BL3 3HY postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 3HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leveredge Convenience Store | Hurlston Road, Bolton, BL3 3HT | Walking directions to Leveredge Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Molan's Mini Mart | 187 Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3JU | Walking directions to Molan's Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 115 Morris Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 3JE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | M's Local | Perth Street, Bolton, BL3 3QA | Walking directions to M's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Europa Taste | Hooton Street, Bolton, BL3 3PW | Walking directions to Europa Taste |
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.