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Queens Park & Central

About

Queens Park & Central ward is located in the heart of Bolton, encompassing a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces. The area includes Queens Park, a historic Victorian park with walking paths, a lake, and sports facilities. The ward is bordered by key transport links, including Bolton Interchange, providing easy access to Manchester and other nearby towns.

The ward features a blend of housing, from terraced homes to modern apartments, catering to a range of residents. Central Bolton’s retail and leisure offerings are nearby, with markets, shops, and restaurants within walking distance. The University of Bolton and several schools add to the area’s educational presence. Queens Park & Central ward balances urban convenience with green spaces, making it a practical and accessible part of the town.

Area overview

On average Queens Park & Central has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Queens Park & Central is £28,945 per year. There are 11 schools in Queens Park & Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Queens Park & Central

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Queens Park & Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£210,000	£210,000	£210,000	£210,000	£210,000
Flats	15	£87,000	£65,000	£71,250	£106,000	£178,150
Semi-Detached	6	£164,000	£109,000	£121,250	£242,000	£327,500
Terraced	47	£130,000	£93,000	£117,250	£150,000	£189,700

10 years median price trend in Queens Park & Central

All postcodes in Queens Park & Central

BL14HJ

Harvest Park

BL14LG

Gilnow Gardens

BL14RE

West Street

BL14RH

Glade Street

BL14RY

Back Gilnow Road

BL19SJ

Oxford Street

BL111AG

Central Bolton

BL35DX

Wellington Street

BL36AT

Bridgeman Street

BL36DY

Crook Street

BL36EZ

Derby Street

BL36RH

Lever Drive

BL36YH

Hallington Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail