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BL1 4LG

Gilnow Gardens

Queens Park & Central

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Detailed insights for BL1 4LG

Overview

Postcode BL1 4LG 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 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Gilnow & Victory has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Gilnow & Victory has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

Approximately 22.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from BL1 4LG.

Flood risk

High

Gilnow & Victory near BL1 4LG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL1 4LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miHaslam ParkLargeWalking directions to Haslam Park

Area Profile

Population
538
Population density
5,627.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.55(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.56(+54%)
Public order
14.33(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+10%)
Burglary
8.82(+59%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
239
44.26%
British
87
16.11%
African
83
15.37%
Indian
50
9.26%
Other White
22
4.07%
Total population: 540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
125
33.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
20.05%
Level 3 (A level)
55
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
30.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
28.48%
Other social rented
22
13.92%
Owns with a mortgage
21
13.29%
Social rents from council
13
8.23%
Total households: 158

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202611, Gilnow Gardens, Bolton, BL1 4LGTerracedFreehold£235,000
06 Oct 202542, Gilnow Road, Bolton, BL1 4LJTerracedLeasehold£222,000
21 Mar 202520, Gilnow Road, Bolton, BL1 4LJTerracedLeasehold£100,000
10 Feb 20268, Dobson Road, Bolton, BL1 4RTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£208,500
27 Mar 202630, Bertrand Road, Bolton, BL1 4RSTerracedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the BL1 4LG postcode area, located within Gilnow & Victory, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL1 4LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryGilnow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPikes Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableBolton School Girls' DivisionOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL1 4LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miK&S. Grocers & Off LicenceGlade Street, Bolton, BL1 4RHWalking directions to K&S. Grocers & Off Licence
0.3 miSpar244 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HPWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miDeane Convenience StoreBack Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HNWalking directions to Deane Convenience Store
0.3 miQueen's141 Mayor Street, Bolton, BL1 4SJWalking directions to Queen's
0.3 miApna Hallal MeatBoard Street, Bolton, BL3 5DPWalking directions to Apna Hallal Meat

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 4LG, 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 015DE01004871
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL1 4LG

Is BL1 4LG (Gilnow & Victory) safe?

The area around BL1 4LG records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4LG?

The median sale price around BL1 4LG 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 4LG?

There are 20 schools close to BL1 4LG, including Gilnow Primary School (Good), Pikes Lane Primary School (Outstanding) and Bolton School Girls' Division. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BL1 4LG?

BL1 4LG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bolton North East covering BL1 4LG is Kirith Entwistle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).

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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.