Postcode insights

BL1 3AG

Queens Park & Central

Bolton

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Detailed insights for BL1 3AG

Overview

Postcode BL1 3AG 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 Gilnow & Victory area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gilnow & Victory is £35,968 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Gilnow & Victory has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gilnow & Victory has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Gilnow & Victory is £35,968 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Gilnow & Victory near BL1 3AG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 3AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miThomasson ParkSmallWalking directions to Thomasson Park

Area Profile

Population
481
Population density
12,624.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
67.64(+925%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.39(+46%)
Shoplifting
43.88(+659%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.93(+111%)
Public order
34.28(+238%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Gypsy or Irish Traveller
169
35.43%
Pakistani
114
23.9%
British
104
21.8%
Indian
23
4.82%
African
17
3.56%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
31.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
66
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
60.63%
Owns outright
22
17.32%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.66%
Other social rented
7
5.51%
Social rents from council
6
4.72%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 3AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202535, Lilly Street, Bolton, BL1 3AUTerracedLeasehold£124,000
04 Apr 20259, Elmwood Grove, Bolton, BL1 4BWTerracedLeasehold£80,000
18 Dec 202532, Battenberg Road, Bolton, BL1 3BQTerracedFreehold£92,000
22 Sept 202516, Battenberg Road, Bolton, BL1 3BQTerracedFreehold£103,500
15 Sept 202523, Russell Street, Bolton, BL1 4BETerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the BL1 3AG postcode area, located within Gilnow & Victory, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 3AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePark School Teaching ServiceAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGaskell Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, BoltonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier117-121 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BDWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miD. A. M. Mini Market176 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BAWalking directions to D. A. M. Mini Market
0.1 miLondisLaburnum Street, Bolton, BL1 3AJWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miSopron Off LicenceBattenberg Road, Bolton, BL1 3BDWalking directions to Sopron Off Licence
0.1 miBest-one194 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BGWalking directions to Best-one

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 3AG, 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

Kirith Entwistle

Bolton North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton North EastE14001110
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gilnow & VictoryE02000998
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 015BE01004869
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2008-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 3AG

Is BL1 3AG (Gilnow & Victory) safe?

The area around BL1 3AG records about 222 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BL1 3AG?

The median sale price around BL1 3AG in Gilnow & Victory is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL1 3AG?

There are 20 schools close to BL1 3AG, including Park School Teaching Service (Good), Gaskell Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL1 3AG?

BL1 3AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL1 3AG (Gilnow & Victory) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 3AG is Kirith Entwistle (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.