Fontwell Road, Little Lever, Bolton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BL3 1TE.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Fontwell Road, Little Lever, Bolton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £250,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £187,944. Average sale prices rose from £147,750 in 2016 to £240,000 in 2025 (+62%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 90% semi-detached, 10% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Fontwell Road range from £130,500 to £250,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Fontwell Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fontwell Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BL3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 10 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £187,944 | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £145,000 | 18 Jan 2018 |
Sold prices on Fontwell Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 24 Nov 2025 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 20 Jun 2025 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 28, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 21 Oct 2024 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 34, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 25 Nov 2022 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 11 Jun 2021 | £158,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 10 Feb 2021 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 30 May 2018 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 18 Jan 2018 | £145,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 1, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 22 Nov 2016 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 28, Fontwell Road BL3 1TE | 10 Jun 2016 | £130,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Fontwell Road | £158,000 (Jun 2021) → £230,000 (Jun 2025) | +46% over 4 yrs |
| 28, Fontwell Road | £130,500 (Jun 2016) → £210,000 (Oct 2024) | +61% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fontwell Road
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fontwell Road in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fontwell Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester Flood alert area
- Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Fontwell Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mytham Primary School 323 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever 196 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy 126 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bowness Primary School 129 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Little Lever School 1,085 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Prestolee Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ladywood School 233 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Masefield Primary School 254 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Farnworth station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Kearsley station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Moses Gate station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fontwell Road (SW-bound, Fontwell Road) 1 min walk
- Kempton Avenue (SE-bound, Kempton Avenue) 1 min walk
- Newmarket Road (SW-bound, Newmarket Road) 1 min walk
- Lincoln Avenue (SW-bound, Lincoln Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Spring View Medical Centre
Mytham Road, Little Lever, Bolton · 0.4 mi - Little Lever Health Centre 1
Dr Hallikeri & Partners, 63 Market Street, Bolton · 0.4 mi - Little Lever Health Centre 2
63 Market Street, Little Lever, Bolton · 0.4 mi - Kearsley Medical Centre
Jackson Street, Kearsley, Bolton · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Bolton Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Heron Heron Moses Gate Farnworth · 1.0 mi
- Iceland Iceland Farnworth · 1.0 mi
- Asda Express Asda Parkview Express Petrol · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Market Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Care Centre · 0.4 mi
- Little Lever Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Idh Group · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 530 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,273 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bolton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Fontwell Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 72% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.3% | 20.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.9% |
Religion
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 64.6% | 47% |
| No religion | 29.2% | 25.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 19.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 83.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 16.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.6% | 27.4% |
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 22.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 16.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.4% | 6.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 48% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.9% | 42.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.8% | 25.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.3% | 7.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10% | 24.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bolton.
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