Postcode BL1 3BW 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. The average income per household in Gilnow & Victory is £35,968 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomasson Park.
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.
Gilnow & Victory has a very high crime rate, with approximately 221.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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.
The average income per household in Gilnow & Victory is £35,968 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 3BW.
Gilnow & Victory near BL1 3BW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
Based on 64 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 | 1 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £83,300 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
In the BL1 3BW postcode area, located within Gilnow & Victory, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 3BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Alps Convenience Store | 218 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Alps Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 194 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 270-272 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Sopron Off Licence | Battenberg Road, Bolton, BL1 3BD | Walking directions to Sopron Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | D. A. M. Mini Market | 176 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BA | Walking directions to D. A. M. Mini Market |
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.