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Central Bolton

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About

Central Bolton is the bustling heart of the town, home to a mix of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. The area is anchored by the Victorian-era Bolton Market Hall, offering fresh produce, crafts, and local goods. Nearby, the pedestrian-friendly Victoria Square features the iconic Town Hall and a range of shops, cafes, and public spaces. The area serves as a hub for both residents and visitors, with easy access to transport links.

Cultural landmarks like the Bolton Museum and Art Gallery showcase local history and exhibitions, while Le Mans Crescent adds architectural charm. The area blends historic buildings with modern amenities, including retail chains and independent businesses. Central Bolton is also a gateway to nearby parks and green spaces, providing a balance of urban and natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Central Bolton has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year. There are 9 schools in Central Bolton: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
2
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Bolton Population
8,530
Population density
2,643.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,521
41.26%
Indian
1,188
13.92%
Pakistani
1,074
12.58%
African
954
11.18%
Other White
406
4.76%
Total population: 8,534

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,017
27.96%
Other social rented
979
26.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
749
20.59%
Owns outright
446
12.26%
Owns with a mortgage
280
7.7%
Total households: 3,637

Property prices in Central Bolton

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £98,500 in Central Bolton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £185,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Bolton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Bolton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats14£87,475
Terraced4£161,000

10 years median price trend in Central Bolton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Bolton.

All postcodes in Central Bolton

BL12LA

Bangor Street

BL12SR

Cross Street

BL12UA

Charles Street

BL14LD

Garside Street

BL19SG

Oxford Street

BL14TG

Hanover Street

BL19AQ

Central Bolton

BL22BN

Gloster Street

BL36HH

Back Derby Street

BL36NY

Coe Street

BL36YL

Bradbourne Close

BL11WT

Calvin Street

BL19DD

Central Bolton

BL12XN

Vernon Street

BL12EW

Central Bolton

BL12JP

Back Haydock Street

BL12JY

Corby Close

BL12JZ

Brocksby Chase

BL12QA

Back Vernon Street South

BL12RN

Back Ainscow Street

BL14TA

Central Bolton

BL18LU

Back Windermere Street

BL36NN

Lever Street

BL11BJ

Central Bolton

BL11BL

Central Bolton

BL11AY

Central Bolton

BL11RU

Oxford Street

BL11UR

Howell Croft South

BL12FQ

Central Bolton

BL12JJ

Charnock Drive

BL12NU

Central Bolton

BL12RU

Crown Street

BL12RW

Central Bolton

BL12SL

Central Bolton

BL13RT

Central Bolton

BL14QT

Back Chorley New Road

BL18HF

Back Progress Street

BL19BA

Calvin Street

BL111AL

Central Bolton

BL22BL

Mill Street

BL36YF

Central Bolton

BL35BG

Central Bolton

BL36BA

Bridgeman Street

BL36BT

Lever Street

BL111AY

Central Bolton

BL19DZ

Central Bolton

BL12EG

Bark Street East

BL12HJ

Jones Street

BL12JG

Charnock Drive

BL12LT

Davenport Street

BL12NP

Prince Street

BL12TJ

Back Ryefield Street

BL22BZ

Bury Old Road

BL19SP

Oxford Street

BL32TG

Belford Drive

BL36DA

Thynne Street

BL36DF

Crook Street

BL36HY

Parrot Street

BL36NQ

Bradbourne Close

BL36XE

Ashbury Close

BL36XF

Central Bolton

BL19EA

Central Bolton

BL12AY

Central Bolton

BL12BX

Back Bark Street

BL12JU

Pool Street

BL12NQ

Back Haydock Street

BL12QJ

Hemsworth Road

BL12SZ

Goodwin Street

BL12XW

Clarence Court

BL13SQ

Central Bolton

BL14GR

Central Bolton

BL21BE

Central Bolton

BL36DP

Orlando Street

BL36DZ

Bridgeman Street

BL36NG

Fletcher Street

BL36RL

Central Bolton

BL12BE

Central Bolton

BL12LP

Howcroft Close

BL12AB

Central Street

BL12DE

Back Church Street

BL12DJ

Bath Street

BL12FU

Central Bolton

BL12HT

Charnock Drive

BL12JL

Charnock Drive

BL12TE

Ryefield Street

BL13QH

Prospect Street

BL13UU

Loxley Chase

BL19SH

Oxford Street

BL36EF

Ormrod Street

BL36HL

Pilkington Street

BL111XY

Central Bolton

BL19SB

Central Bolton

BL11HR

Churchgate

BL11SQ

Ashburner Street

BL12HF

Central Bolton

BL12JR

Back King Street

BL12LZ

Chetwood Drive

BL12NY

Davenport Street

BL12QR

Back Crescent Avenue

BL12RF

Mossfield Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.