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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 very high crime rate.
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 of residents in Lever Edge is £29,200 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 £123,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £164,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.