Postcode BL1 4TX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 75.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 160 ft away from BL1 4TX.
Central Bolton near BL1 4TX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth 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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL1 4TX.
In the BL1 4TX postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL1 4TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Marsden Road, Bolton, BL1 2JT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 18,20 Newport Street, Bolton, BL1 1NB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Żabka | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 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 4TX, 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 4TX 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 4TX 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 4TX, including Bolton Sixth Form College (Good), Bolton College (Requires improvement) and University of Bolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BL1 4TX is Bolton, about 715 m away.
BL1 4TX 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 4TX 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.