Postcode BL3 6DP 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 £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £153,250. The nearest station is Bolton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heywood 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 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 56 ft away from BL3 6DP.
Central Bolton near BL3 6DP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Elizabeth Park | Small | Walking directions to Elizabeth Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £173 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 | 22 | £91,300 | £154 |
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 6DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 6 - 8, Orlando Street, Bolton, BL3 6BH | Other | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Units 1 And 2 Orlando Works, Thynne Street, Bolton, BL3 6DE | Other | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Station Garage, Thynne Street, Bolton, BL3 6AY | Other | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 69, Herons Way, Bolton, BL2 1EX | Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 49, Herons Way, Bolton, BL2 1EX | Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 |
In the BL3 6DP postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Bolton Islamic Girls School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
Bolton Islamic Girls School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Birtenshaw College | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Feb 2012. | |
St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Feb 2012
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BL3 6DP
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Manchester Road, Bolton, BL2 1HE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Ash Street, Bolton, BL2 1DG | Walking directions to Londis |
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 6DP, 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 6DP 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 6DP in Queens Park & Central is £125,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BL3 6DP, including Bolton Islamic Girls School (Good), Birtenshaw College and St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BL3 6DP is Bolton, about 351 m away.
BL3 6DP 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 6DP is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zan Arif (Green Party).