Postcode BL1 2NQ 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomasson 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.
Approximately 74.3% 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 of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from BL1 2NQ.
Central Bolton near BL1 2NQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
| 0.5 mi | Derbyshire Park | Small | Walking directions to Derbyshire Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £164,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
In the BL1 2NQ postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 2NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Marsden Road, Bolton, BL1 2JT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownlow Way, Bolton, BL1 3UB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.