Lever Edge Lane is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL3 3JZ is located in the Great Lever electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL3 3JY, BL3 3JX, BL3 3BD, BL3 3LA, BL3 3JU, BL3 3LB, BL3 3NG, BL3 3LE, BL3 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL3 3JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BL3 3JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 38.3% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 52.4% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 54.9% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31.2% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 24.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 14.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 21.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.7% | 27.7% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 24.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 19.1% | 15.0% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 65.5% | 38.1% | -27.4% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 66.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 66.5% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 22.4% | 12.0% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 66.3% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.5% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 55% | 6.5% | 48.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lever Edge Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Great Lever average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -98.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 494 Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-07 | £243,102 |
| 512 Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-11 | £198,470 |
| 528 Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2020-05-29 | £115,395 |
| 494 Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-03-23 | £126,864 |
| 516 Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-09-10 | £114,733 |
The percentage of student residents living in BL3 3JZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essa Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 187 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Academy Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede CofE Primary School, Morris Green Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Infant School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's CofE Junior School Morris Green Lane , BL3 3LJ | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayward School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Freshfield Avenue , BL3 3HL | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasson Memorial School Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3LA | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School The Quest, Brownlow Way , BL1 3UB | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane , BL3 4HE | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Leadership Academy Bolton | Kings Leadership Academy Bolton, Lever Edge Lane | 118 yd | |
| Essa Primary | Essa Academy, Lever Edge Lane | 258 yd | |
| St Bede's Community Room | Normanby Street | 415 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 255 St Helens Road | 576 yd | |
| Desi Brunch | 211 St Helens Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Recreation Club | 24-26 Ellesmere Road | 193 yd | |
| Morris Dancers | 14 Sapling Road | 268 yd | |
| Regent Hall | Regent Hall, Prescott Street | 750 yd | |
| Frame 3 Snooker | Higher Swan Lane | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Morris Green Chippy | K2 Morris Green Chippy, 33-33a Morris Green Lane | 420 yd | |
| BURGERIZE | Unit 14, Sunnyside Mill, Adelaide Street | 611 yd | |
| Machos | 250 St Helens Road | 620 yd | |
| Siraj Curry House | Dhokia Place, 202 St Helens Road | 625 yd | |
| Butt Karahi | 230 St Helens Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 226 St Helens Road | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Slack Fold Lane | 242 yd | |
| Essa Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Sunnyside Park SUNNYSIDE PARK SUNNYSIDE PARK CHELSEA ROAD | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Busybodies Ladies Only Gym 9-11 9-11 MORRIS GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy LEVER EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Great Lever And Farnworth Golf Club PLODDER LANE | golf | 856 yd |
| Hulton Lane Playing Fields THE BUNGALOW THE BUNGALOW EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 988 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.