Postcode BL3 6SW is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central 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 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.
Lever Edge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Lever Edge has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.1% 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 6SW.
Lever Edge near BL3 6SW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £208,500 | £233 |
| Terraced | 44 | £130,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 17 | £89,950 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £59,000 | £87,500 | £63,750 |
| 2017 | £147,500 | £66,000 | £137,250 | £68,500 |
| 2018 | £125,500 | £65,000 | £120,000 | £74,500 |
| 2019 | — | £63,000 | £125,000 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £89,000 | £85,500 | £81,000 |
| 2021 | £275,500 | £87,875 | £169,525 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £188,000 | £80,000 | £144,500 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £82,750 | £152,500 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £210,000 | £87,000 | £142,500 | £116,500 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £91,500 | £347,500 | £131,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £92,800 | £204,250 | £131,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £88 | £134 | £91 |
| 2017 | £144 | £110 | £144 | £97 |
| 2018 | £179 | £106 | £125 | £100 |
| 2019 | — | £108 | £155 | £102 |
| 2020 | £152 | £173 | £130 | £110 |
| 2021 | £105 | £149 | £155 | £122 |
| 2022 | £227 | £137 | £214 | £138 |
| 2023 | £219 | £151 | £190 | £139 |
| 2024 | £287 | £163 | £241 | £149 |
| 2025 | £167 | £184 | £177 | £174 |
| 2026 | £273 | £154 | £240 | £176 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6SW.
In the BL3 6SW postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Halal Meat & Grocery | 255 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Halal Meat & Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Faisal Food Store | 263-267 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Faisal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Barkat | 275 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA | Walking directions to Barkat |
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 6SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zan Arif
Queens Park & Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 6SW records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6SW in Lever Edge is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 6SW, including Clarendon Primary School (Good), Bolton Muslim Girls School (Requires improvement) and Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL3 6SW is Bolton, about 1,039 m away.
BL3 6SW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,444 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 6SW is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (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.