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About

Gilnow & Victory is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The area contains a mix of residential streets, pockets of former millland now in commercial use, and short rows of local shops and services along its main roads. Public amenities include primary schools, community centres and health clinics that serve the local population. Transport links run through the ward, with local bus routes connecting residents to Bolton town centre and the regional road network.

Street patterns show the town's industrial past: terraced houses built in the 19th century sit beside larger plots that once held textile workshops and warehouses, some of which have been adapted for light industry or community use. Small public green spaces and play areas are woven between housing estates, and several long-established family-run businesses operate from converted yards and artisan units. The ward’s layout reflects layers of development from the mid-1800s to post-war housing, making the everyday streetscape a record of local change.

Area overview

On average Gilnow & Victory has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gilnow & Victory is £35,968 per year. There are 1 schools in Gilnow & Victory: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gilnow & Victory is home to around 10,434 people, with a population density of about 8,331.9 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gilnow & Victory Population
10,434
Population density
8,331.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.2(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.77(+32%)
Other theft
21.85(+231%)
Public order
21.66(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.18(+58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,779
36.21%
Pakistani
3,397
32.55%
Indian
867
8.31%
Other White
585
5.61%
African
539
5.17%
Total population: 10,435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,135
27.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,777
22.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,082
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,028
13.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,019
13.16%
Total 16+ residents: 7,745

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,356
36.63%
Owns outright
887
23.96%
Owns with a mortgage
726
19.61%
Other social rented
335
9.05%
Social rents from council
272
7.35%
Total households: 3,702

Property prices in Gilnow & Victory

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £182K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Gilnow & Victory area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £364,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gilnow & Victory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£325,000£247
Semi-Detached4£213,500£233
Terraced49£134,000£183
Flats4£83,500£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gilnow & Victory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gilnow & Victory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,950£47,750£55,000£67,000
2017£254,950£70,000£142,000£69,975
2018£220,000£55,000£135,000£77,000
2019£257,500£66,225£150,000£75,000
2020£245,000£63,500£90,000£84,000
2021£335,500£85,000£191,050£95,500
2022£315,000£77,500£146,000£110,000
2023£291,000£85,000£150,000£105,000
2024£317,500£83,500£203,500£116,000
2025£321,120£68,750£282,500£131,000
2026£100,000£213,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gilnow & Victory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gilnow & Victory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£95£85£91
2017£208£111£143£91
2018£169£95£131£98
2019£216£114£130£108
2020£240£123£125£109
2021£257£126£197£125
2022£253£136£197£139
2023£262£142£184£140
2024£288£148£241£151
2025£293£143£235£174
2026£152£233£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gilnow & Victory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gilnow & Victory in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Gilnow & Victory

Is Gilnow & Victory safe?

Gilnow & Victory records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gilnow & Victory?

The median sale price in Gilnow & Victory is £140,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gilnow & Victory?

Gilnow & Victory has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gilnow & Victory?

Gilnow & Victory scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gilnow & Victory sits around rank 3,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gilnow & Victory?

The average household income in Gilnow & Victory is around £35,968 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Gilnow & Victory

BL13AD

Chorley Old Road

BL13AY

Lawn Street

BL14SJ

Mayor Street

BL15JY

Dougill Street

BL16EX

Kingswear Drive

BL14HW

Musgrave Road

BL14RF

Westgate Avenue

BL14HL

Bashall Street

BL13AS

Chorley Old Road

BL15JW

Bowen Street

BL14JX

Pedder Street

BL14JD

Rutland Grove

BL14AT

Kirkhall Lane

BL14BG

Gower Street

BL14HR

Lincoln Road

BL14ST

Queens Park & Central

BL13AL

Bayley Court

BL14UD

Hackford Close

BL14JL

Queens Park & Central

BL14JB

Bentinck Street

BL14EU

Mornington Road

BL14BH

Grafton Street

BL16DA

Mellor Grove

BL14UG

Victory Street

BL15JT

Lowndes Street

BL16BW

Arkwright Close

BL14RS

Bertrand Road

BL15JP

Mowbray Street

BL14UF

Thaxted Place

BL14DZ

Queensgate

BL15GY

Nuffield Close

BL16BZ

Merlin Grove

BL14LG

Gilnow Gardens

BL14DP

Hartington Road

BL16DL

Cope Bank

BL13BA

Chorley Old Road

BL13BJ

Lawn Street

BL16DJ

Ivy Road

BL14HT

Longden Street

BL14SA

Vincent Street

BL13AJ

Chorley Old Road

BL14PB

Queens Park & Central

BL14SQ

Charles Holden Street

BL16BP

Chorley Old Road

BL14DW

Wyresdale Road

BL16AH

Chorley Old Road

BL14QZ

Chorley New Road

BL14EA

Queensgate

BL16AG

Chorley Old Road

BL16EZ

Smithills

BL14UB

Fordham Grove

BL15JU

Endon Street

BL14PA

Chorley New Road

BL14RP

Brigade Street

BL14DS

Kendal Road

BL14RW

Curzon Road

BL13AH

Myrtle Street

BL13BD

Chorley Old Road

BL14BR

Darbyshire Close

BL14AP

Chorley New Road

BL14BD

Park Street

BL14BY

Chorley New Road

BL12QH

Gaskell Street

BL14BX

Carslake Avenue

BL14RY

Sterratt Street

BL14UE

Reedham Close

BL14JW

Victoria Grove

BL13BQ

Battenberg Road

BL14ED

Mornington Road

BL14SW

Gilnow Gardens

BL14UA

Cavenham Grove

BL16DH

Ivy Road

BL13BH

Oxford Grove

BL16DW

Valletts Lane

BL14PY

Balcary Grove

BL14PP

Devonshire Road

BL14PX

Jedburgh Avenue

BL15UU

Winchester Drive

BL14RG

Park Road

BL14BT

Carslake Avenue

BL14EY

Windsor Gardens

BL15JZ

Stanley Road

BL14PZ

Lowndes Street

BL14RA

Chorley New Road

BL14DY

Beverley Road

BL13BN

Osborne Grove

BL13AZ

Waldeck Street

BL14SE

Spa Road

BL14RH

Glade Street

BL13BP

Beatrice Road

BL14HP

Clarke Street

BL14RZ

Ernest Street

BL14ER

Burlington Drive

BL14RJ

Ducie Avenue

BL14DH

Chorley New Road

BL14JY

Avondale Street

BL14QG

Bentinck Street

BL14HN

Musgrave Road

BL14DT

Beverley Road

BL14HJ

Harvest Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.