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BL1 3AN

Oxford Grove

Queens Park & Central

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Detailed insights for BL1 3AN

Overview

Postcode BL1 3AN 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 Halliwell & Brownlow Fold area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 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
155
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Halliwell & Brownlow Fold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.7%

Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Halliwell & Brownlow Fold is £32,085 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Halliwell & Brownlow Fold near BL1 3AN 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 3AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.3 miThomasson ParkSmallWalking directions to Thomasson Park

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
4,870.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.48(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.76(+116%)
Public order
23.06(+128%)
Burglary
19.14(+245%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.66(+96%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
37.59%
Pakistani
62
15.54%
Indian
56
14.04%
African
47
11.78%
Arab
38
9.52%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
26.78%
No qualifications
74
25.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.19%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
25.74%
Other social rented
34
25%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.97%
Owns outright
18
13.24%
Total households: 136

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 3AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 3AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 20266, Oxford Grove, Bolton, BL1 3ANSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
26 Sept 202516, Oxford Grove, Bolton, BL1 3ANSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
26 Sept 202596, Lawn Street, Bolton, BL1 3AYTerracedLeasehold£130,000
02 Jul 202569, Lawn Street, Bolton, BL1 3AYOtherLeasehold£110,000
02 Jul 202569, Lawn Street, Bolton, BL1 3AYOtherLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the BL1 3AN postcode area, located within Halliwell & Brownlow Fold, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGaskell Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryBrownlow Fold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 3AN

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

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 3AN, 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)Halliwell & Brownlow FoldE02000994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 011EE01004866
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 3AN

Is BL1 3AN (Halliwell & Brownlow Fold) safe?

The area around BL1 3AN records about 155 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.

What is the average house price near BL1 3AN?

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

What schools are near BL1 3AN?

There are 20 schools close to BL1 3AN, including Park School Teaching Service (Good), Gaskell Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Brownlow Fold Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL1 3AN?

BL1 3AN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 718 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL1 3AN (Halliwell & Brownlow Fold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 3AN 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.