Postcode insights

BL1 1HR

Churchgate

Queens Park & Central

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Detailed insights for BL1 1HR

Overview

Postcode BL1 1HR 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 Central Bolton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 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
323
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 455 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from BL1 1HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bolton near BL1 1HR 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 1HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 1HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miElizabeth ParkSmallWalking directions to Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
152
Population density
1,777.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.85(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
77.63(+332%)
Public order
54.79(+441%)
Burglary
43.38(+683%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.53(+306%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
63.16%
Other White
19
12.5%
Pakistani
8
5.26%
Arab
7
4.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
2.63%
Total population: 152

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
40.94%
Level 3 (A level)
32
21.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
10.07%
No qualifications
10
6.71%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
79%
Other social rented
17
17%
Other forms of private rent
2
2%
Owns outright
1
1%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1%
Total households: 100

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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 1HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 1HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
30 Sept 202523, Wood Street, Bolton, BL1 1EBTerracedFreehold£230,000
24 Apr 202538, Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2EHOtherLeasehold£230,000
12 Feb 202625, Silverwell Street, Bolton, BL1 1PPTerracedFreehold£122,000

Schools

In the BL1 1HR postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 1HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBolton Parish Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Olive School, BoltonFree schools

Outstanding

0.5 mi16 plusBolton Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 1HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 1HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron Foods18,20 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miLondisAsh Street, Bolton, BL2 1DGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCastle Convenience Store57 Castle Street, Bolton, BL2 1ADWalking directions to Castle Convenience Store
0.4 miLondisMarsden Road, Bolton, BL1 2JTWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisonsBlack Horse Street, Bolton, BL1 1PQWalking directions to Morrisons

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 1HR, 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

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BoltonE02000999
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 016FE01033220
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2020-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 1HR

Is BL1 1HR (Central Bolton) safe?

The area around BL1 1HR records about 323 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BL1 1HR?

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

What schools are near BL1 1HR?

There are 19 schools close to BL1 1HR, including Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School (Good), The Olive School, Bolton (Outstanding) and Bolton Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL1 1HR?

The closest station to BL1 1HR is Bolton, about 646 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL1 1HR?

BL1 1HR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 455 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL1 1HR (Central Bolton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 1HR is Kirith Entwistle (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.