Arran Close Bolton
14 addresses across 1 postcode (BL3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3400104.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £430,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bolton costs £2,400 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lostock, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 126 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Deane Clinic 1, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £293,500 | £293,500 | £293,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £197,500 | £197,500 | £197,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | 1 BL3 4PP | Detached | £430,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 14 BL3 4PP | Semi-detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 2 BL3 4PP | Detached | £293,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2016 | 6 BL3 4PP | Detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2015 | 8 BL3 4PP | Detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Oct 2009 | 5 BL3 4PP | Detached | £197,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2008 | 9 BL3 4PP | Detached | £249,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 May 2004 | 12 BL3 4PP | Detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2003 | 7 BL3 4PP | Detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 4 BL3 4PP | Detached | £78,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bolton in 2026-27: Band D £2,400 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,600 | £1,866 | £2,133 | £2,400 | £2,933 | £3,466 | £4,000 | £4,799 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (47% of about 580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Knowsley Fold Chorley New Road Bolton Bolton BL1 5DQ, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 13 Ravenswood Drive, Bolton, BL1 5AJ, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Land North Of Christ Church, Markland Hill, Bolton, BL1 5AF, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- THORN LEA, 364 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 5AD, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 124 m and 126 m above sea level (125 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL3 4PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lostock 286,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Westhoughton 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bolton 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arran Close Ladybridge | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bolton Interchange | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP Car Park Bolton Deane Road | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.2 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Deane Clinic 1 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ladybridge Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Partners | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Beaumont Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Horwich Police Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Wigan Road - Erf | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,540 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,050 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,520 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Dealey Road Allotments 5,330 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Bolton, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Bolton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Bank Plantation | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Bank Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Ravens Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Rumworth Lodge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Deane Church Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Green Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 14 |
2 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bolton: see them on the Bolton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ladybridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lostock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Markland Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Haslam Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Devonshire Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary School BL3 4RX | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| St Bernards R.C School BL3 4RX | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Patisserie Decadente BL6 4RR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Flamez BL3 4PZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Beaumont Arms BL3 4XB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Ladybridge CP School BL3 4NB | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Labracadabra at Ladybridge Before and After School Care BL3 4NB | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Ladybridge Primary School BL3 4NB | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 77% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 32% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BL3 4PP: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Elgol Drive · Whiting Grove · Armadale Court · Sandwood Avenue · Culross Avenue · Ashbank Avenue · Chesterton Drive · Caithness Drive · Beaumont Drive · Glenmore Close · Ashcott Close · Kilmaine Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.