Postcode BL3 6BS 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 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Heywood 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 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 6BS.
Central Bolton near BL3 6BS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 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 BL3 6BS postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Crook Street, Bolton, BL3 6DD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Black Horse Street, Bolton, BL1 1PQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Oops! | Bolton, BL2 1HQ | Walking directions to Oops! |
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.