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BL1 1PQ

Blackhorse Street

Queens Park & Central

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Detailed insights for BL1 1PQ

Overview

Postcode BL1 1PQ 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 601.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.5× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 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
601
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 601.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.2%

Approximately 54.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from BL1 1PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bolton near BL1 1PQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL1 1PQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 1PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miElizabeth ParkSmallWalking directions to Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
1,222.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
200(+436%)
Public order
127.27(+1156%)
Shoplifting
125.36(+2069%)
Anti-social behaviour
111(+518%)
Other theft
72.25(+995%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
52.53%
African
57
22.18%
Other Asian
15
5.84%
Other White
15
5.84%
Arab
9
3.5%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.85%
No qualifications
52
23.74%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
37.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
28.24%
Other social rented
22
16.79%
Owns outright
11
8.4%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.63%
Total households: 131

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 1PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 202562 - 64, Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1PEOtherLeasehold£170,000
06 Oct 202530, The Church, Crook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DYFlatsLeasehold£53,000
20 Feb 20261, The Gatehouse, Crook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DFFlatsLeasehold£42,000
19 Jun 20258, The Gatehouse, Crook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DFFlatsLeasehold£65,000
20 Mar 20264, The Knave, Crook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DUFlatsLeasehold£42,500

Schools

In the BL1 1PQ postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 1PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusBolton Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of BoltonHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 mi16 plusBolton CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 1PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 1PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisonsBlack Horse Street, Bolton, BL1 1PQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miSainsbury'sCrook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury'sTrinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miHeron Foods18,20 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miAldiTrinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DHWalking directions to Aldi

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 1PQ, 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)Central BoltonE02000999
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 016DE01004848
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 1PQ

Is BL1 1PQ (Central Bolton) safe?

The area around BL1 1PQ records about 601 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 1PQ?

The median sale price around BL1 1PQ 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 1PQ?

There are 18 schools close to BL1 1PQ, including Bolton Sixth Form College (Good), University of Bolton (Good) and Bolton College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL1 1PQ?

The closest station to BL1 1PQ is Bolton, about 237 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL1 1PQ?

BL1 1PQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 986 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL1 1PQ 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.