Postcode BL3 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the Queens Park & Central area 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 601.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year. The median sale price in Queens Park & Central is £125,000 (around £172 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £151,500. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 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 1,778 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Central Bolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 601.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Bolton is £28,843 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from BL3 5BU.
Central Bolton near BL3 5BU 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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £172 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 | 4 | £227,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £204,250 | £240 |
| Terraced | 58 | £131,750 | £183 |
| Flats | 21 | £90,600 | £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 | £134,000 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £92,000 | £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 | £178 |
| 2026 | £275 | £155 | £240 | £176 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 5BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 35, Paderborn Court, Bolton, BL1 4TX | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 101, Paderborn Court, Bolton, BL1 4TT | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 6, Paderborn Way, Bolton, BL1 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 7, Cheadle Mews, Bolton, BL1 1AY | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 19, Evesham Close, Bolton, BL3 5AL | Terraced | Leasehold | £148,000 |
In the BL3 5BU postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | 16 plus | Bolton Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
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| 0.0 mi | 16 plus | Bolton College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | University of Greater Manchester | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Shaw Street, Bolton, BL3 6HU | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Adam Mini Mart | 118 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6HG | Walking directions to Adam Mini Mart |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Bolton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL3 5BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zan Arif
Queens Park & Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Yasmin Qureshi
Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL3 5BU records about 601 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around BL3 5BU in Queens Park & Central is £125,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BL3 5BU, including Bolton Sixth Form College, Bolton College and University of Greater Manchester. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL3 5BU is Bolton, about 673 m away.
BL3 5BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 5BU is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).