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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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.
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 of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 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 £123,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £164,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.