Higher Swan Lane - BL3 3AJ
Key Postcode Insights
BL3 3AJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 1097th largest and 778th most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the BL3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 35 houses and 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £179,993
- 10 Year change
- up 76.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,071pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 80.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £178/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BL3 3AJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 1097th largest and 778th most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the BL3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 35 houses and 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £179,993
- 10 Year change
- up 76.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,071pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 80.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £178/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BL3 3AJ
- 5 Higher Swan Lane
Unknown
- 7 Higher Swan Lane
Building  |  2 Flats
- 9 Higher Swan Lane
4 Bed Period House
- 10 Higher Swan Lane
Unknown
- 11 Higher Swan Lane
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BL3 3AJ sold for £75,000 on 6th September 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 17.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £179,993.
The BL3 3AJ Sales Market has increased by 76.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £179,993 |
| June 2025 | 6.3% | £175,598 |
| June 2024 | 1.1% | £165,172 |
| June 2023 | 5.8% | £163,334 |
| June 2022 | 14.5% | £154,447 |
| June 2021 | 11% | £134,832 |
| June 2020 | 6.1% | £121,516 |
| June 2019 | 2.2% | £114,489 |
| June 2018 | 6.8% | £112,052 |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £104,902 |
| June 2016 | 3.6% | £102,258 |
| June 2015 | 2.4% | £98,703 |
| June 2014 | 4.6% | £96,430 |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £92,207 |
| June 2012 | -1.4% | £93,458 |
| June 2011 | -3.6% | £94,805 |
| June 2010 | -1.5% | £98,383 |
| June 2009 | -9.5% | £99,851 |
| June 2008 | -3.4% | £110,389 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £114,294 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,071.
The BL3 3AJ Rental Market has increased by 80.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £1,071pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.8% | £1,037pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.7% | £989pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.7% | £901pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £814pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £742pcm |
| June 2020 | 6.6% | £689pcm |
| June 2019 | 3.4% | £646pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £625pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £612pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.5% | £594pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.5% | £573pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.6% | £554pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.4% | £546pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £547pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.2% | £536pcm |
| June 2010 | 0% | £529pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.3% | £529pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.1% | £559pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £559pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 6th September 2024 for £75,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 17.4%. The postcode has had a total of 36 sales since 1995.
BL3 3AJ has seen 4 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2024£75,000 | 3 Bed House43, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ43, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ
- Sold Sep 2024£75,000 | 3 Bed House43, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ43, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ
- Sold Sep 2024£75,000 | 3 Bed House43, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ43, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ
- Sold Jun 2024£90,000 | 4 Bed House5, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ5, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ
- Sold May 2022£180,000 | 4 Bed House32, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ32, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AJ
Nearby Postcodes
BL3 3AJ is the 1097th largest and the 778th most expensive postcode out of the 1,284 postcodes in the BL3 area.
- BL3 3DZ, Glenburn Street, Bolton, BL3BL3 3DZ18 Addresses|28 m away
- BL3 3EF, Canterbury Grove, Bolton, BL3BL3 3EF18 Addresses|85 m away
- BL3 3EA, Lee Avenue, Bolton, BL3BL3 3EA40 Addresses|95 m away
- BL3 3DX, Paulhan Street, Bolton, BL3BL3 3DX32 Addresses|103 m away
- BL3 3EB, Settle Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3BL3 3EB49 Addresses|112 m away
Property Types
- 19 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 houses of an unknown age
- 17 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (19)
- house (2)
- Unknown (17)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 19 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (13)
- No EPC (19)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£235,000 | 3 Bed House129, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AS129, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AS
- Sold Aug 2023£225,000 | 4 Bed House64, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AT64, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AT
- Sold Apr 2026£205,000 | 4 Bed House69, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AS69, Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3AS
Schools Nearby
- Lever Edge Primary Academy400 m away
- The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton500 m away
- Sunning Hill Primary School500 m away
- Bolton Muslim Girls School500 m away
- Essa Academy700 m away
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton700 m away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BL3 3AJ is Bolton station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- Bolton|1.7 km away
- Moses Gate|2.7 km away
- Lostock|3.7 km away
- Farnworth|3.8 km away
