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About Great Lever
Great Lever is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the BL3 postcode area. It is primarily a suburban neighbourhood, offering a mix of housing options, including traditional terraced homes and more modern developments. The area is well-connected to the city centre of Bolton, making it convenient for those who work or study in the city.
Local amenities include schools, parks, and shops, providing residents with essential services and recreational spaces. Great Lever is also close to the River Croal, which adds to the local landscape. Public transport links are readily available, with bus services operating frequently, facilitating easy access to surrounding areas. Overall, Great Lever offers a practical living environment with a sense of community.
School Ratings in Great Lever
Families in Great Lever have access to 253 local schools. St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane and Rumworth School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 23 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Great Lever
Homes sell for an average of £178K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £112K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Great Lever
Crime in the area is lower than the national average.
Deprivation and Employment in Great Lever
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Great Lever within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Great Lever
There are 84 GP surgeries within three miles of Great Lever, the nearest being Beehive Surgery (0.1 miles away).
Local Data for Great Lever
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Property Prices 6,086 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the BL3 postcode area.
Household Income in Great Lever ONS 2023
The average total household income in Great Lever is approximately £40,289 a year before tax, 27% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £31,184. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £31,184.
Businesses in Great Lever ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,195 active businesses based in Great Lever, around 31 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 35 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Great Lever IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Great Lever experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.
Crime in Great Lever 2 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Great Lever are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Great Lever
Of the 24,332 households in and around Great Lever, 55% are owned, 23% are socially rented and 22% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Great Lever.