Postcode BL1 2PP 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 242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 228 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 242.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.9% 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 155 ft away from BL1 2PP.
Central Bolton near BL1 2PP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
| 0.4 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 2PP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 53, Vernon Street, Bolton, BL1 2PP | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 53, Vernon Street, Bolton, BL1 2PP | Other | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 6, Vernon Street, Bolton, BL1 2PP | Terraced | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 12, Vernon Street, Bolton, BL1 2PP | Terraced | Freehold | £477,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 5 - 7, Vernon Street, Bolton, BL1 2PP | Other | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the BL1 2PP postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Gaskell Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Feb 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | Bolton Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated Unrated. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL1 2PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ash's Convenience Store | Back Lane, Bolton, BL1 2NZ | Walking directions to Ash's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Marsden Road, Bolton, BL1 2JT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Laburnum Street, Bolton, BL1 3AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Cromptons Convenience Store | 115 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, BL1 2HJ | Walking directions to Cromptons Convenience Store |
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 2PP, 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 2PP records about 242 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 2PP 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 20 schools close to BL1 2PP, including Gaskell Community Primary School (Good), St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton (Good) and Bolton Sixth Form College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL1 2PP is Bolton, about 1,141 m away.
BL1 2PP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 228 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 2PP is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).