Postcode BL3 6RD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 68.0% 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 6RD.
Central Bolton near BL3 6RD 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 mi | Heywood Park | Large | Walking directions to Heywood 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 6RD postcode area, located within Central Bolton, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 6RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 270-272 Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Cost Saver | Lever Street, Bolton, BL3 6PA | Walking directions to Cost Saver |
| 0.2 mi | Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers | Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 6QZ | Walking directions to Shamma Halal Meat & Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Shaw Street, Bolton, BL3 6HU | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Newsmart Off Licence | Back Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BU | Walking directions to Newsmart Off Licence |
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.