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BL1 1DD

Mealhouse Lane

Queens Park & Central

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Detailed insights for BL1 1DD

Overview

Postcode BL1 1DD is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Burnden & Great Lever area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 803.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elizabeth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
804
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Burnden & Great Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Burnden & Great Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 803.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from BL1 1DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Burnden & Great Lever near BL1 1DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL1 1DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 1DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miElizabeth ParkSmallWalking directions to Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
3,024.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
297(+696%)
Anti-social behaviour
136.63(+661%)
Public order
135.66(+1239%)
Shoplifting
115.79(+1903%)
Other theft
96.9(+1368%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
58.37%
African
19
8.6%
Other White
19
8.6%
Other
10
4.52%
Other Asian
9
4.07%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
85
40.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
31.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.43%
No qualifications
16
7.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.19%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
75.58%
Social rents from council
11
12.79%
Other social rented
5
5.81%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.33%
Owns outright
1
1.16%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Queens Park & Central

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £154K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queens Park & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£245,000£235
Semi-Detached5£208,500£233
Terraced44£130,500£176
Flats17£89,950£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queens Park & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£59,000£87,500£63,750
2017£147,500£66,000£137,250£68,500
2018£125,500£65,000£120,000£74,500
2019£63,000£125,000£70,000
2020£225,000£89,000£85,500£81,000
2021£275,500£87,875£169,525£95,000
2022£188,000£80,000£144,500£110,000
2023£210,000£82,750£152,500£105,000
2024£210,000£87,000£142,500£116,500
2025£400,000£91,500£347,500£131,500
2026£225,000£92,800£204,250£131,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88£134£91
2017£144£110£144£97
2018£179£106£125£100
2019£108£155£102
2020£152£173£130£110
2021£105£149£155£122
2022£227£137£214£138
2023£219£151£190£139
2024£287£163£241£149
2025£167£184£177£174
2026£273£154£240£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queens Park & Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 1DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 1DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 20269, Hotel Street, Bolton, BL1 1DBOtherFreehold£800,000
30 Sept 202523, Wood Street, Bolton, BL1 1EBTerracedFreehold£230,000
11 Jul 202524, Bowkers Row, Bolton, BL1 1JLOtherFreehold£550,000
21 Nov 202531, Stonecross House, 21 - 27, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HRFlatsLeasehold£76,000
24 Mar 20259, Stonecross House, 21 - 27, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HRFlatsLeasehold£91,500

Schools

In the BL1 1DD postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 1DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 mi16 plusBolton Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 mi16 plusBolton CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableUniversity of BoltonHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 1DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 1DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron Foods18,20 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miLondisMarsden Road, Bolton, BL1 2JTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisonsBlack Horse Street, Bolton, BL1 1PQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLondisAsh Street, Bolton, BL2 1DGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSainsbury'sCrook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DDWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL1 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zan Arif

Queens Park & Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burnden & Great LeverE02001005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 022EE01004817
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 1DD

Is BL1 1DD (Burnden & Great Lever) safe?

The area around BL1 1DD records about 804 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. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BL1 1DD?

The median sale price around BL1 1DD in Burnden & Great Lever is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL1 1DD?

There are 20 schools close to BL1 1DD, including Bolton Sixth Form College (Good), Bolton College (Requires improvement) and University of Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL1 1DD?

The closest station to BL1 1DD is Bolton, about 588 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL1 1DD?

BL1 1DD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL1 1DD (Burnden & Great Lever) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL1 1DD is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).

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.