Postcode BL2 1DU 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 604.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Central Bolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 604.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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 33 ft away from BL2 1DU.
Central Bolton near BL2 1DU 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 |
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 1DU postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oops! | Bolton, BL2 1HQ | Walking directions to Oops! |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Ash Street, Bolton, BL2 1DG | Walking directions to Londis |
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.