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BL4 Area Report

Bolton

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£154,150
Median Price
Postcode district (BL4)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (BL4)
17
Schools Nearby
45/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
7/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BL4

Rental Yield
6.2
Price Growth
7.9
Safety
9
Schools
6.8
Transport
4.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (BL4)

Very low crime area - no reported crimes in the search radius.

0
Crimes/month
77
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 1
2025-05: 1
2025-06: 0
2025-07: 0
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 0
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 0
2026-02: 0
2025-042026-02

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Bolton)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Bolton has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
5
health
4
crime
4
housing
6
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Bolton (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the BL4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£200,021
Bolton average
+4.5%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£372,692
Detached
£218,610
Semi-Detached
£164,101
Terraced
£116,413
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £57,468
01/12/2003: £74,397
01/12/2004: £99,309
01/12/2005: £109,470
01/12/2006: £120,067
01/12/2007: £130,642
01/12/2008: £111,631
01/12/2009: £108,128
01/12/2010: £107,187
01/12/2011: £104,415
01/12/2012: £105,507
01/12/2013: £106,609
01/12/2014: £109,020
01/12/2015: £113,332
01/12/2016: £118,991
01/12/2017: £125,929
01/12/2018: £130,164
01/12/2019: £135,802
01/12/2020: £146,018
01/12/2021: £163,448
01/12/2022: £185,264
01/12/2023: £184,942
01/12/2024: £191,429
01/12/2025: £200,021
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

12
Primary
4
Secondary
1
Nursery
17
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 17 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.1
Avg Attainment 8
-0.9% vs national (42.5)
42.6%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 26 secondary schools in Bolton

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

45/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BL4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£255,000
96 sales
Semi-detached
£175,000
846 sales
Terraced
£130,000
857 sales
Flat
£95,000
112 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Bolton. For the headline BL4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+4.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Bolton
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

40/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:17 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.2°C
Avg Temperature
1282mm
Annual Rainfall
2583h
Sunshine/Year
20.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: April
Now: 13.1°C, OvercastHumidity: 77%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.4/5
Average Rating
84%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
Queensbridge Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Alison BluerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Royal HotelPub/bar/nightclub
3/5
Simpson Fried ChickenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3/5
LidlRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

26%
Renewable Energy
64g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

nuclear 42.0%wind 23.4%gas 15.0%imports 13.8%biomass 3.7%solar 2.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

108m
Highabove sea level

At 108m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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