A complete guide to property investment in Little Lever.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Little Lever offers a balanced property market that has attracted steady interest from investors. The area has seen a notable capital growth over the past year, with capital growth of 5.3% and a robust three-year figure at 21.2%. Affordability remains a key feature, shown by a price-to-income ratio of 4.6, which is relatively accessible compared to many other parts of the country. The market is dominated by owner-occupiers, sitting in the 88th percentile, while private renting is far less common here.
Median price per sq ft
£230 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.6%
Capital growth (1y)
5.3%
Sales in past year
133
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Little Lever, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£250,000
25% of properties below...
£205,000
75% of properties below...
£351,998
Most expensive property
£999,995
Live listings
63
Median days on market
77
The next twelve months in Little Lever look cautiously optimistic. With annualised growth over three years at 6.6% and steady sales volumes (133), the market is showing resilience. The affordability metrics, particularly the price-to-income ratio of 4.6, suggest the area should remain accessible to both buyers and renters.
While the dominance of owner-occupiers means the rental market may not be as deep as in other areas, the combination of strong rental yields of 4.6% and properties selling at or above asking price bodes well for investors who can secure the right property. Long-term prospects will depend on how the area adapts to its ageing population, but for now, the fundamentals look sound.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Little Lever, North West
£200,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Wilkinson Avenue, BOLTON, Lancashir...
£200,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Marsh Road, Little Lever, Bolton, G...
£145,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton
£185,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Ruskin Road, Bolton, BL3
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £6,998 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.