Postcode BL1 1NH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elizabeth Park.
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.
Burnden & Great Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 803.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from BL1 1NH.
Burnden & Great Lever near BL1 1NH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £208,500 | £233 |
| Terraced | 44 | £130,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 17 | £89,950 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 1NH.
In the BL1 1NH postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 1NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 18,20 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Black Horse Street, Bolton, BL1 1PQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Crook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Ash Street, Bolton, BL2 1DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL1 1NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zan Arif
Queens Park & Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 1NH 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.
The median sale price around BL1 1NH in Burnden & Great Lever is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL1 1NH, including Bolton Sixth Form College (Good), Bolton College (Requires improvement) and University of Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL1 1NH is Bolton, about 325 m away.
BL1 1NH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL1 1NH is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).
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.