Postcode BL1 4AR 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 184.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Gilnow & Victory has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Gilnow & Victory has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from BL1 4AR.
Gilnow & Victory near BL1 4AR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thomasson Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomasson Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £245,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £208,500 | £233 |
| Terraced | 44 | £130,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 17 | £89,950 | £152 |
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 | £131,500 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £92,800 | £204,250 | £131,500 |
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 | £174 |
| 2026 | £273 | £154 | £240 | £176 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4AR.
In the BL1 4AR postcode area, located within Gilnow & Victory, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Laburnum Street, Bolton, BL1 3AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 117-121 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | D. A. M. Mini Market | 176 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BA | Walking directions to D. A. M. Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sopron Off Licence | Battenberg Road, Bolton, BL1 3BD | Walking directions to Sopron Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 194 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.
Elected local representatives for BL1 4AR, 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 4AR records about 184 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.
The median sale price around BL1 4AR in Gilnow & Victory is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL1 4AR, 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.
The closest station to BL1 4AR is Bolton, about 1,507 m away.
BL1 4AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,948 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 4AR is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).
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.