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BL3 6UR

Vernham Walk

Great Lever

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Detailed insights for BL3 6UR

Overview

Postcode BL3 6UR 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 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heywood Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Lever Edge has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lever Edge is £38,295 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 6UR.

Flood risk

No risk

Lever Edge near BL3 6UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 6UR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL3 6UR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHeywood ParkLargeWalking directions to Heywood Park
0.4 miSunnyside ParkSmallWalking directions to Sunnyside Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
9,056.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.3(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.58(+51%)
Public order
10.96(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-44%)
Vehicle crime
4.38(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
23.66%
Indian
73
20.56%
African
51
14.37%
Pakistani
48
13.52%
Other White
20
5.63%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
30.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.83%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
30
27.27%
Owns outright
27
24.55%
Social rents from council
23
20.91%
Other social rented
18
16.36%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.09%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Great Lever

Median price£155,550
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £194K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £155,550 (about £191 per square foot) in Great Lever area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Lever over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£324,500£291
Semi-Detached23£195,000£237
Terraced42£150,000£187
Flats5£95,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Lever

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£126,500£77,000
2017£163,500£48,500£110,000£65,000
2018£225,750£105,000£74,900
2019£176,000£60,000£120,000£78,500
2020£275,000£77,500£143,000£82,500
2021£220,000£72,500£153,000£95,000
2022£200,000£121,800£165,000£110,500
2023£277,500£110,000£168,000£120,000
2024£233,500£116,114£179,000£114,500
2025£299,000£90,250£193,500£140,000
2026£350,000£145,000£195,500£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Lever.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Lever.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£142£83
2017£178£73£137£82
2018£167£131£87
2019£175£92£146£90
2020£132£132£175£95
2021£237£126£179£107
2022£217£201£197£126
2023£236£234£204£141
2024£315£171£220£146
2025£455£158£235£176
2026£126£245£235£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Lever.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Lever in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 202514, Minorca Street, Bolton, BL3 6PPTerracedLeasehold£70,000
14 Jul 20252, Millbeck Grove, Bolton, BL3 6UYTerracedFreehold£150,000
04 Jul 2025103, Mancroft Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3AATerracedFreehold£186,599
25 Jul 2025142, Mancroft Avenue, Bolton, BL3 3ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
30 Mar 20265, Sevenoaks Drive, Bolton, BL3 3EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the BL3 6UR postcode area, located within Lever Edge, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 6UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBolton Muslim Girls SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryClarendon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBishop Bridgeman CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6UR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 6UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCost SaverLever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PAWalking directions to Cost Saver
0.2 miAkbari Mini Market166 Paulhan Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3DXWalking directions to Akbari Mini Market
0.3 miLondisBelford Drive, Bolton, BL3 3DJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miNasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens313 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LHWalking directions to Nasza BiedronkaPearl Gardens
0.3 miBest-one270-272 Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PDWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL3 6UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammed Iqbal

Great Lever - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardGreat LeverE05014824
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lever EdgeE02001008
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 025BE01004847
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 6UR

Is BL3 6UR (Lever Edge) safe?

The area around BL3 6UR records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BL3 6UR?

The median sale price around BL3 6UR in Lever Edge is £155,550 (about £191 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 6UR?

There are 20 schools close to BL3 6UR, including Bolton Muslim Girls School (Requires improvement), Clarendon Primary School (Good) and Bishop Bridgeman CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL3 6UR?

The closest station to BL3 6UR is Bolton, about 1,285 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL3 6UR?

BL3 6UR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,709 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 6UR (Lever Edge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 6UR is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Iqbal (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.