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BL2 1ET

Manchester Road

Queens Park & Central

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Detailed insights for BL2 1ET

Overview

Postcode BL2 1ET 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 803.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
804
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Burnden & Great Lever has a very high crime rate, with approximately 803.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Burnden & Great Lever is £37,340 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 286 ft away from BL2 1ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Burnden & Great Lever near BL2 1ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL2 1ET
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bolton

N/A

Walking directions to Bolton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
449
Population density
1,598.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
297(+696%)
Anti-social behaviour
136.63(+661%)
Public order
135.66(+1239%)
Shoplifting
115.79(+1903%)
Other theft
96.9(+1368%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
30.73%
Pakistani
109
24.28%
Indian
72
16.04%
Other White
47
10.47%
African
26
5.79%
Total population: 449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
21.32%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
43.95%
Owns outright
35
22.29%
Other social rented
22
14.01%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.19%
Social rents from council
8
5.1%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Queens Park & Central

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £154K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Queens Park & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£245,000£235
Semi-Detached5£208,500£233
Terraced44£130,500£176
Flats17£89,950£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Queens Park & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Queens Park & Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Queens Park & Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 1ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL2 1ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202649, Herons Way, Bolton, BL2 1EXDetachedLeasehold£205,000
20 Feb 202645, Herons Way, Bolton, BL2 1EXDetachedLeasehold£245,000
03 Mar 2025Flat 1, Nikita House, 53, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1ESFlatsLeasehold£485,000
29 Oct 2025Station Garage, Thynne Street, Bolton, BL3 6AYOtherLeasehold£200,000
16 Apr 202553, Hilden Street, Bolton, BL2 1JDTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the BL2 1ET postcode area, located within Burnden & Great Lever, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL2 1ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBolton Parish Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableBolton Islamic Girls SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever BridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL2 1ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL2 1ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOops!Bolton, BL2 1HQWalking directions to Oops!
0.2 miIcelandManchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAsdaManchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QSWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miLidlManchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HEWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miLondisAsh Street, Bolton, BL2 1DGWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL2 1ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zan Arif

Queens Park & Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Burnden & Great LeverE02001005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 022EE01004817
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL2 1ET

Is BL2 1ET (Burnden & Great Lever) safe?

The area around BL2 1ET records about 804 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BL2 1ET?

The median sale price around BL2 1ET in Burnden & Great Lever is £125,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL2 1ET?

There are 16 schools close to BL2 1ET, including Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School (Good), Bolton Islamic Girls School (Good) and St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL2 1ET?

The closest station to BL2 1ET is Bolton, about 397 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL2 1ET?

BL2 1ET scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL2 1ET (Burnden & Great Lever) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL2 1ET is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.