Aston Gardens Moses Gate, Bolton
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (BL4), about 40 m long. USRN 3402517.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £86,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 A; 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 Moses Gate, about 340 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Farnworth Park, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fig Tree Medical Practice, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | 17 BL4 7TB | Flat or maisonette | £86,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 13 BL4 7TB | Flat or maisonette | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2004 | 11 BL4 7TB | Flat or maisonette | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 A (69% of about 700 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)
- Land At Lorne Street Farnworth Bolton BL4 7LF, permissioned (360 m)
- Land At Hall Lane/Whitley Street/Loxham Street, Farnworth, Bolton, permissioned (380 m)
- Farnworth Industrial Estate, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND ADJACENT TO 76 CROSS STREET, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, BL4 7AJ, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 55 Market Street Farnworth Bolton BL4 7NS, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND OFF WELLINGTON STREET, FARNWORTH, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- TRENTHAM CLOSE - 001C, BOLTON, BL4 7ST, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- THE MARKET PRECINCT, BRACKLEY STREET, FARNWORTH, BOLTON, BL4 9DL, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 89 m and 91 m above sea level (90 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL4 7TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BL4 7TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 340 m |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gladstone Road Moses Gate | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Farnworth Bus Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moses Gate Car Park | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fig Tree Medical Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brackley Street | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bolton Royal Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Farnworth Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farnworth Park 6.4 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Moses Gate Country Park 99 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 430 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 105 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Farnworth Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 390 m south-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m south-west |
| Tonge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Hill | Hill | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Doe Hey Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 4 |
3 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 120 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth | Primary | 5–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queensbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ferns Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Harper Green School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Little Lever School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bowness Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Kitchen BL4 7PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Teddies House Nursery BL4 7JN | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Food Bank within Teddies House Nursery BL4 7JN | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Teddies Play Cafe BL4 7JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Dolce Education Catering BL4 7PY | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Nanny's Kitchen Delights BL4 7QE | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Curry Centre BL4 7LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Madani Food Farnworth Limited BL4 7LE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| AK Grill & Curries BL4 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Hashtag Burgers Farnworth BL4 7LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Mathaibox BL4 7LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
| Al Noor Superstore BL4 7LE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Desi Dhabba by dine with Saira BL4 7ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Home of Bargainz BL4 7PD | Retailers - other | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The Well Cafe BL4 7PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (derbyshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Food hygiene ratings Mad Jack (takeaway/sandwich shop, BL4 7LE) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Burnham Walk · Aston Gardens · Leyburn Grove · Spring Street · Bentham Close · Bentley Court · Norfolk Drive · Bentley Street · Devon Street · Bridgeman Street · Limefield Avenue · Alfred Street
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.