Postcode BL2 1BQ 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 Burnden & Great Lever area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 803.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Elizabeth Park.
Burnden & Great Lever has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Burnden & Great Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 803.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from BL2 1BQ.
Burnden & Great Lever near BL2 1BQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bolton | N/A | Walking directions to Bolton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in Queens Park & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £83,300 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park & Central
In the BL2 1BQ postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Ash Street, Bolton, BL2 1DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Sattar & Sons | 13 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1HT | Walking directions to Sattar & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Oops! | Bolton, BL2 1HQ | Walking directions to Oops! |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Convenience Store | 57 Castle Street, Bolton, BL2 1AD | Walking directions to Castle 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.