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BL1 4BS

Darbyshire Close

Queens Park & Central

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Detailed insights for BL1 4BS

Overview

Postcode BL1 4BS 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Gilnow & Victory has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.9%

Approximately 13.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from BL1 4BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Gilnow & Victory near BL1 4BS 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 4BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
4,576.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.07(+53%)
Public order
30.77(+204%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.8(+49%)
Other theft
19.35(+193%)
Vehicle crime
18.36(+207%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
56.08%
Other White
27
9.12%
African
21
7.09%
Pakistani
15
5.07%
Indian
12
4.05%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
31.4%
No qualifications
68
26.36%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
48.19%
Owns outright
43
25.9%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.45%
Other social rented
14
8.43%
Social rents from council
9
5.42%
Total households: 166

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 4BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 20269, Haddon House, Carslake Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4BXFlatsLeasehold£100,000
24 Oct 20257, Haddon House, Carslake Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4BXFlatsLeasehold£80,000
06 Nov 20255, Darbyshire Close, Bolton, BL1 4BRTerracedLeasehold£154,000
15 Aug 2025110, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4DHOtherFreehold£425,000
15 Aug 2025110, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4DHOtherFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the BL1 4BS postcode area, located within Gilnow & Victory, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 4BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBolton School Infant & Nursery SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBolton School Girls' DivisionOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBolton School Boys' DivisionOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 4BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miK&S. Grocers & Off LicenceGlade Street, Bolton, BL1 4RHWalking directions to K&S. Grocers & Off Licence
0.2 miLondisLaburnum Street, Bolton, BL1 3AJWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miPremier117-121 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BDWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miSopron Off LicenceBattenberg Road, Bolton, BL1 3BDWalking directions to Sopron Off Licence
0.3 miD. A. M. Mini Market176 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3BAWalking directions to D. A. M. Mini Market

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 4BS, 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 015CE01004870
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 4BS

Is BL1 4BS (Gilnow & Victory) safe?

The area around BL1 4BS 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.

What is the average house price near BL1 4BS?

The median sale price around BL1 4BS 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 4BS?

There are 20 schools close to BL1 4BS, including Bolton School Infant & Nursery School, Bolton School Girls' Division and Bolton School Boys' Division. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL1 4BS?

BL1 4BS 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).

Who represents BL1 4BS (Gilnow & Victory) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 4BS 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.