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 £182K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £106K.

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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Great Lever

Great Lever benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,276 sales

Average Price £182K
£110 £21.4M
Detached £258K 743
Semi £165K 1,908
Terraced £106K 2,939
Flat £90K 298

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.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
4/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
21,437 Children (0-15) 24%
52,915 Working Age 60%
16,907 Older (60+) 19%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 33% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bolton Train Station 0.9 miles
Farnworth Train Station 1.5 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) Train Station 2.1 miles
Hall-I-Th-Wood Train Station 2.3 miles
Walkden Train Station 3.1 miles
Atherton Train Station 3.4 miles

Location

Local Government

District Bolton
Ward Little Lever and Darcy Lever
Constituency Bolton South East
Parish Bolton, unparished area
Region North West

Notable & Famous People from Great Lever 1 people

Nora Kershaw Chadwick
Historian
British medievalist (1891-1972)