Postcode BL1 2LW 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. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen's Park.
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.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 88.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 2LW.
Central Bolton near BL1 2LW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £83,300 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
In the BL1 2LW postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Marsden Road, Bolton, BL1 2JT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Laburnum Street, Bolton, BL1 3AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.