Postcode BL1 4RU 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 Central Bolton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 813.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 813.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL1 4RU.
Central Bolton near BL1 4RU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's 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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4RU.
In the BL1 4RU postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Queen's | 141 Mayor Street, Bolton, BL1 4SJ | Walking directions to Queen's |
| 0.3 mi | K&S. Grocers & Off Licence | Glade Street, Bolton, BL1 4RH | Walking directions to K&S. Grocers & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Apna Hallal Meat | Board Street, Bolton, BL3 5DP | Walking directions to Apna Hallal Meat |
| 0.3 mi | Quality Halal Meat | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Quality Halal Meat |
| 0.3 mi | Budapest Convenience Store | 132-134 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HL | Walking directions to Budapest Convenience Store |
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 4RU, 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 4RU records about 814 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BL1 4RU in Central Bolton 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 4RU, including Pikes Lane Primary School (Outstanding), Gilnow Primary School (Good) and University Collegiate School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL1 4RU is Bolton, about 1,315 m away.
BL1 4RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,423 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 4RU 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.