Postcode BL3 6PU is located in a major urban area, within the Great Lever ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Bolton area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Heywood Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 9.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 6PU.
Central Bolton near BL3 6PU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sunnyside Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunnyside 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 6PU postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cost Saver | Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PA | Walking directions to Cost Saver |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 270-272 Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers | Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 6QZ | Walking directions to Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Belford Drive, Bolton, BL3 3DJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Halal Meat & Grocery | 255 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Halal Meat & Grocery |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.