Postcode BL1 2ER is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central area 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 median sale price in Queens Park & Central is £124,500 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £153,250. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Derbyshire Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 225 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from BL1 2ER.
Central Bolton near BL1 2ER 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire Park |
| 0.5 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £124,500 (about £173 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 | 4 | £227,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £204,250 | £240 |
| Terraced | 58 | £131,750 | £184 |
| Flats | 22 | £89,975 | £154 |
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 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £90,300 | £204,250 | £130,750 |
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 | £183 |
| 2026 | £275 | £154 | £240 | £174 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 2ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 40, Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HA | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 26, Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HA | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 32, Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HA | Other | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 18, St Georges Street, Bolton, BL1 2EN | Other | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 60, Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2EF | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the BL1 2ER postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Gaskell Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Valley Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 2ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Marsden Road, Bolton, BL1 2JT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 18,20 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL1 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zan Arif
Queens Park & Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Kirith Entwistle
Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL1 2ER 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL1 2ER in Queens Park & Central is £124,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BL1 2ER, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good), Gaskell Community Primary School (Good) and The Valley Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL1 2ER is Bolton, about 969 m away.
BL1 2ER scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 2ER is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).