Postcode BL3 5BG 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 low crime levels, with around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year. The nearest station is Bolton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen's Park.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 9.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.2% 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 of residents in Central Bolton is £26,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from BL3 5BG.
Central Bolton near BL3 5BG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth 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 BL3 5BG postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Żabka | Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DL | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.2 mi | Budapest Convenience Store | 132-134 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HL | Walking directions to Budapest Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Adam Mini Mart | 118 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6HG | Walking directions to Adam Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Shaw Street, Bolton, BL3 6HU | Walking directions to Food Plus |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.